Does anyone feel that the heater is unbearably loud or did I receive a defective heater?
592075
I feel the same way...very loud. I thought mine was defective, but spent so much installing it and cutting the ceiling that I will just deal with the noise.
592076
Certainly not whisper quiet - but not offensively loud. It has two motors - one for the vent fan and one for the heater. Essentially similar in sound.
592077
My heater is loud but I have it on a timer and start it up after I shower to dry the bathroom. I have them in all my bathrooms and they work well.
592078
Not unbearable...but it started buzzing after installed. Had one before this - and it was great. Think we need to spend a bit more $ on a better model next time.
592079
They are not an ultra quiet unit, gets worse over time when gummed up with my wife's and daughters hairspray.
592080
I agree, this heater is a lot louder than the one it replaced and it doesn't seem to heat as well either.
880735
When the fan function is on it makes a fan noise. I don't find it especially loud as far as heater fans go. No beeps. There are two settings: flame and heat, flame heat and fan. So if you don't need the blowing heat it's quiet. However, its a better heater with the fan on.
897166
Sounds like a malfunction. Mine is completely silent. I would send it back.
1906906
Hi, Haven't had ours for long enough to have any problems. However, knowing what little I know about electrical heating elements, if it's making noise that's probably not a good sign. Would take the time to send it in either for repair or replacement. These aren't complicated devices, but the potential for fire is always lurking the background. Don't want to overkill, but wouldn't take any chances... Jay Miller
1119202
Yes, I almost thought that the heater was not working. I just use as hot of water that I can stand and forget about the heater. We have chalked this purchase up to a poor choice.
2120778
Mine is noisy too, but I have it in a closed utility room. With the utility room door closed, it is not objectionable. Love the pressure boost!
2244821
I have not had a problem with mine but definitely call the company and explain to them what has happened. Be firm but not rude in letting them know that you are not satisfied with the performance of the heater. I am sure they will do something to rectify the problem. Good luck.
1958654
I love the heater too. I didn't notice an offensive smell and I have a bird and dog that didn't seem affected at all. Maybe it is your unit.
1408703
Just a soft blowing sound. Honestly, until I read the question, have never even noticed any sound. It's just an unobtrusive, soft "white noise." We've been very happy with the heater!
59709
I am not sure this is normal. I have not heard such sounds. I do not however use it all night. I just use it for short periods to warm up a room quickly which it does very well. Hope this was useful. K Mandal
211912
Mine is noisier than I would expect at times, but nothing that has caused me too much alarm. I thought I heard it click a few times, but so far nothing reproducible or any overheating.
1852382
I returned my first heater, thinking it must be defective. The second one, which arrived in better shape;;, is behaving similarly. The warmer the room gets, the more heat is produces, but during the cold nights, it seems to "retreat" even tho I have it on high, and in the am, it is only lukewarm
920283
I think you might have received a faulty one. Mine isn't too loud...I would say it is a little quieter than my hairdryer
2038019
Mine is noisy, but kind of a white noise. If I had it in the bedroom, it would not bother me, but I like that type of noise to be able to cover for other random noises from outside. It is most definitely NOT a quiet unit, though.
880734
You can hear the blower thats all. I don't know how there could really be a decent heater where you did not hear a blower. other than that no noise and heats and looks great
354193
I don't think it's loud especially when compared to other types of heaters. I've had several heaters of different types over the years & this one is definitely a lot quieter than any other I've owned with the exception of a dish type which didn't have any kind of fan. The only thing that's loud on this is after it cycles down it does make a distinct "pop" when it shuts itself completely off. Any heater with a fan is going to make some noise but this is by far much quieter than most.
1575225
It is noisy like a small fan is noisy. Not sure why other people say it is quiet, because the heater I bought (and later returned) produced noise like a fan. It has a blower within the heater that pushes out the warm air. If you use it at night and you are accustomed to using a fan, the noise might not bother you. But, the orange light is really bright at night. My recommendation is to go to any local store that has a good return policy, buy a similar heater and try it for a few days. Then, you can return it if you like.