How loud is the machine? Will the noise level be able to replace a high-powered fan that we are currently using? Thanks!
580234
High powered fans can get pretty loud (and could be too loud for a baby) and would probably still be louder than this thing. Of course they would definitely be louder once this thing breaks, which two of them did for us within a year of getting it. It really would depend on the fan, but I don't think this was louder than a standard box fan on high setting.
580235
Yes - I have never even used the loudest setting because I think it's too loud
580236
My grandson loves it. It has a volume control and he is two and my son still has it on in his bedroom. Loves to go to sleep with it and he leaves on all night.
580237
It can get pretty loud. We turn it up higher during the day when our 6 year old and dogs are running around the house and lower when we are all asleep at night. Either way, you can hear the sound machine on the baby monitor and I would definitely say it is louder than a high powered fan.
975314
On low, it's not loud at all. Since it's a larger fan, it's a bit quieter than the small diameter ones. On the Hi setting, it may be a little loud for your purposes, but I haven't hunted much so am not sure what's considered loud for you. I still think it's worth a try for you for the price to get two of them...
1473337
The unit isn't super loud or super quiet. But you do hear when it is on. However I have slept with the unit just 2 feet away or less with no problem. The noise level shouldn't be a major concern. If it is than this type of air cleaner is not what you should be looking for to clean your air.
857988
Not bad at all. It uses a larger, slower fan to move the air (can kind of see the cut-outs for it on the right side of the unit in the picture). We use it in the garage to drive a noisy high-speed spindle, though, so noise hasn't been a concern for us.
549790
As others have said, it puts out a ton of air. It is certainly NOT quiet though. On low, it is probably about as loud as most other fans are on high, but the air movement is significant. You buy this fan to move a lot of air, not for silence. It is the kind of fan that you turn off after several hours and, only then, realize just how loud it was.
1359286
So far as I can tell, the fan is not replaceable. However, I haven't tried to replace it, as the noise is barely perceptible to me. Airflow as well seems to be fine.
374604
I use this in addition to a small, cheap as possible, black fan. I usually buy one at Target, etc. and stay away from the ones that say "quiet operation." Ha. By itself, it's loud, but noise levels are obviously different per house/apartment/city, etc. With both things, I usually don't hear a thing!
2263057
This is a question that might be very personal. I consider the sound loud, but certainly not annoying. The machine works very well, so you have to consider if another machine that is quieter will work as well. Hopefully this answered your question.
413740
It sounds more like a fan. I use it in my office and it's pretty quiet. It's a little louder on high speed. Hope this helps !
975316
The fan isnt very loud at all, kind of a very low hum......used it camping about 2 weeks ago. We like it alot.
1874072
Well, it is louder than our dishwasher but we have a super quite one. It doesn't bother us, sound about the noise level of a humidifier, small fan heater running.
1143132
The noise level is moderate and what would be expected for what the machine does. The noise has not been an issue for me.
1974602
It is about as "loud" as my desktop computer. All you hear is a slight "breeze" coming from the motor's fan. It isn't bothersome at all.
94096
One other comment to add. I read where one person said it was loud. Mine is relatively quiet...much quieter than an up right.
701089
It's not overly loud, but it's definitely higher pitched than a regular fan. I run a regular fan at night anyway, so I barely hear it.
1672235
Not noisy. Of course, it is a heavy duty, thus you will hear a humming from the air flow. Excellent fan.
1912198
We have not had trouble with noise. I am particular about this so I can tell you it is quiet! Our finished basement is approximately 1000 square feet. We can watch Tv, play games without really noticing the machine. Ours runs continuously. I do have to empty it more often than our last machine but maybe this one is just better at removing moisture? Our basement stays at a comfortable humidity level. (<50%)