Is the compressor very noisy?
1652429
Not really very noisy, the noise level is the same as any other piston type compressor.
1933490
it is noisy, yes. you will have little more little less that kind of noise with all high speed (rpm) machine.
1697128
Yes it is noisy because of the pump type. I sold it and bought the Kendal 898D+ and it is quiet.
727238
Typical small compressor noise-should be no problem for the short periods you use this type of compressor.
318968
Its VERY quite on fan, I would say on par with a split unit, even for a noise sensitive person like me (noise level is the only thing I look at when getting AC unit for bedroom), but when the compressor is running it does make a louder noise. I sleep with earplugs regardless, this is the only unit that won't wake me up at night.
945235
I'm not sure if it compressor but the the answers it appears it is. So far, mine is running well. It does make some noise at times and when it shuts off, the wine bottles rattle but now I am so used to the sound, I pay no attention. Good for the money......Marilyn
225385
The fan on low is crazy loud on our 6 month old unit and when the compressor kicks in you can hear it on the other side of our small building. It is in a small 5 by 7 room with a closed door to keep some computer equipment cool so the compressor runs rarely, but the fan is loud enough to hear down the hall and in near by offices on that side of the building..
2097967
It's not listed in the owner's manual, you should call the manufacturer. Click on the owners manual in the following link. I'm satisfied with the noise level on the MAC700 in comparison to other portable compressors. This is my fourth compressor and I wouldn't trade it for anything else. http://www.makita.com/en-us/Modules/Tools/ToolDetails.aspx?Name=MAC700
389600
No, its not noisy. but you can hear it, its a soft sound maybe like a small fan, its not an annoying sound.
1090766
Just OK. It was louder than the Frigidaire unit I have replaced it with but I didn't consider it objectionable. It has 2 fan speeds and is predictably a bit quieter on the low speed setting, in the same range as a window air conditioner on a low fan speed setting. I couldn't hear any compressor noise so it was just rushing air white noise.
1061039
i keep it in mid level(freezer) and i have not yet hear the compressor kick in and make noise.I read some reviews about this.im not making ice(have not tried)but my water and drinks are very cold so far.So,mine is very low or quiet.
1638640
It is pretty noisy, but it only makes noise intermittently. The (relatively small) tank is pressurized by the compressor to something like 150 psi, then the compressor turns off till the tank pressure goes down (with use) to the set pressure, say 120 psi, then it turns on again to raise the tank pressure to 150. So if you're using the stapler heavily, the compressor will turn on frequently, but when you're not, it will be quiet. Overall. I think the unit is good quality.
1282851
No, upon installation turned on the vehicle and the compressor was whisper quiet. A complete 180 from the previous compressor, which was as load as a jumbo jet. This new compressor works like a champ and is very quiet.
252267
The owners manual does not list a noise level. About the best I could say is that it's about the same noise level as a typical shop vac. It is far and away, much quieter than my friend's DeWalt of similar capacity, and it's possible to carry on a conversation in close proximity to the compressor while it's running. Hope this helps.
1218901
I don't think it is. But that being said, it is an awesome compressor. Very well made.
1598693
No, the compressor is quiet...you can still hear it but nothing that is bothersome.
233878
Compressor has worked well so far. Installed summer 2013. I have never heard a quiet one.