Could this be used in an apartment without disturbing the neighbors? I am concerned about noise levels.
1670728
It's really quiet and efficient. When the motor kicks on its really not load. I would compare it to about the same noise as turning a window ac unit.
1793355
It is not noisy. You can easily have in a bedroom and it will go unnoticed.
314885
Yes. It reduces noise significant ly. But I am not sure how the neighbour's below are being affected. They didn't complained. It can depend on the building also.
2038020
I have it installed in a rental. There's no way around having a wall type AC making the noise of blowing air (fan). I would not say that it's quiet.
2224862
I would say no; and if anything it won't be worse then a low hum. I used it in a small workshop with 1/4" walls and could barely hear it.
2025543
I use this unit in my shop, so noise is not a factor, on the high mode you can hear the fan, maybe too loud for inside your home. Does an excellent job in my shop.
1383676
Yes, I believe this Marpac would help. It may not completely eliminate noisy neighbor sounds, but when placed properly within the room it will definitely help.
1921388
Absolutely. This thing is crazy loud. I've only had it at full volume to see how hi it can go and honestly, I cant see ever needing it that loud inside any sort of normal residence at all. Outside in an open yard? Oh yeah, this would work.
1995636
I too use the unit in the basement. I would not consider it quiet enough to be used within the living section. All the best.
662803
I suppose it depends on how sensitive your hearing is, and how well you can tolerate quiet background noise. I found it quiet enough for it's location, ie, attic vent.
1398588
I have mine in the playroom and away from anywhere we sit to watch tv. Noise for me is not an issue.
223812
Depends on where it is used. In the garage it isn't bad, but in a bedroom it will seem louder. Hope this helps.
1211520
Not noisy at all, but ours is outdoors in a built in cabinet. In a house, I'm sure it would have a discernible hum, but not enough to call it noisy!
482839
Not as loud as a desk fan or similar. Run it in an apartment without much notice.
1878152
In my opinion not at all loud, you can here it zapping bugs with a low volume crackle. Mine is about 50 feet from my patio and is not bothersome at all. My neighbor is about same distance and has never said anything to me.
1732282
It does make a sound but I don't find it too noisy. If you're in an apartment bldg it might cause a neighbor to ask what the noise is but I don't see it as so loud that people bang on the ceiling.
23028
It is not terribly noisy - if you are going to use it on tile, you might consider putting a rug or rubber mat under it to minimize sound transferred through hard flooring surfaces. I would not think noise would be a problem