The filter seems so loud.....is there something I am doing wrong? Its a very loud buzzing/humming kind of noise.
489351
Our filter is quite quiet, but I found it was somewhat noisy if not close to fully submerged; don't leave too much out of the water. Also, if you can cut a bit of netting (ie, screen-door netting) to cover the top part above the filter it will help prevent any biologics from getting in. I had an African Dwarf Frog which found its way into the filter via, I suspect, the top, so I tried this netting trick. Also, check that the suction cup at the bottom is attaching to the tank.
489352
Get a penguin biowheel filter for like $10 at drfostersmith and your tank will be whisper quiet.
489353
very loud? well, mine is not silent, however it does hum a little (nothing louder than, lets say a refrigerator hum). besides the noise is it pumping water?
1176356
Is this a new filter unit? If it is new, sounds like defective to me. My experience has been that the filters always end up leaking when it is time to replace. Quality of workmanship and design is not directed at longevity.
1559500
No, I didn't resolve it. I tried 3 different ones, and they all had the same noise. Let me know if you end up going with the same model from a different store, I'm interested to see whether this is a problem with Amazon's batch or the entire line. It's too bad everywhere else is so much more expensive than Amazon though...
869941
Next time improvise a filter in front of it, like a cloth or some screen on it so it won't get dirt, and you just need to clean the filter you had place. :)
1358570
Not sure how long you've had it but I've had mine for about 8 months and it did make a buzzing noise about 5 months in. Once I cleaned the filter which is located on the back lower portion, it stopped making the noise.
916334
This is difficult to answer. First, is this a new unit that has just been put in service? If so, during the setup procedure did you remove the upper housing and insure the filters were not wrapped with a protective cover? Is, then I suggest that you select each of the 3 different fan speeds and see if the air flow changes. If not it may be a defective control unit. In any case, if you can not determine what may cause the problem and this is a new unit I would call the manufacture and explain the problem to them.
1272369
Sorry ! Mine works just fine! As a matter of fact , I am thinking of buying another one Do you clean the filter? That might be your problem?
32825
Make sure the pump is properly seated into its base and the suction cups are properly secured the back. Mine was a little loud as well until I did this. Also if it starts to overflow it's because the filter is dirty
966139
Just got one on Tuesday 2/9/10. Same buzzing problem, but found out it was getting some type of interference from our space heater. Look for something that may be causing the same thing in your home. We turned off the space heater and now we're colder, but NO BUZZING. Hope this helps!
1280775
It shouldn't be that loud! Mine is roughly a month old and it's only "noisy" when it it isn't full of water. Try filling to the max, if that doesnt help try cleaning the motor. Other than that it could be a bad motor......
1358569
Mine, after 18 months has started making that noise. I will clean the filter as another respondent mentioned. Mine is still working very well.
1470809
I seem to recall that the filter might need to be cleaned. I don't handle this, my roommate does, But I do notice it it smells from time to time. Run it for a while and check it later.
2064420
I haven't experienced this problem yet...be sure to rinse the filter as instructed prior to placing it in place; and be sure you haven't installed it backwards...not much help--I know, but all I can think of.
715929
Many filters get quieter with time. When it is new you may hear a soft humming sound, but that may go away with time as the filter settles in. As the filter does its job, it may over time get louder as well, so regular maintenance is key to keeping filter sounds on check and water quality at its optimum.
801656
Mine was barely moving when I first got it. I tried everything and then finally decided to clean the main filter. After I did that it started working great. Hope this helps.
949532
I am getting the same thing. It is a buzzing/loud humming noise. Anybody know if this is a defect or if something else can be creating this?
1280772
Not normal! No motor noise, maybe just a hum. Unless the motor is not stationed firmly and is maybe vibrating, I would return. Mine is so quiet, I sometimes forget it is there until I here running water!