I just ordered this. I don't mind the compression noise when it closes, but when I open the door, it squeals / squeeks. Annoying. Is this normal?
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No.Entrapped dirt or something else has caused one of my closers to squeals, but is positioned at the bottom of the full view glass door. Also I do not lubricate closers.
609583
No my works just great I love it maybe u contact the manufactor and explain you situation I am sorry to hear that Good luck
609584
Hi, I'm going to say it is not normal, I have two and neither one makes any noise opening. Also think about all the doors you've opened, they shouldn't make abnormal noises. It should be covered by warranty, good luck, Larry
609585
I put one on my storm door two weeks ago and it works great. No noise what so ever. Could you have the control to tight? Are you sure the noise is coming from the control? I am sorry you are having problems.
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I have not had it for any length of time to answer this question honestly. Compared to what I had before (Stanley .... very noisy) thisis heaven sent. Works every time. I do not have to double check to see if it closes as I walk away. Quiet, quiet, quiet. Whispering quietis the word. I had it for 2 months now. So far so good.
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if it is in your kitchen and you have your bedroom door wide open you'll likely hear it (depending on the distance). The sound is a smooth constant sound though. Its not like a crazy rattling noise. The unit is great though. its not fancy it just works really well. the fan is obviously what circulates the air and dries things so efficiently. i bet there are some quiet ones that dont work very well. and there may be some quiet ones that work well, but probably no where near this price.
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I don't know if this is the new model. I don't know where to look for the model number, but I have not had problems with rattling. If it has been a bit noisy, just repositioning the door a bit took care of it.
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We've used ours about the same and no unusual noise. Squealing sounds like a belt problem like a fan belt on a car.
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Hate to say sounds like something wrong. I get the idea. Mine isn't that loud, but there is like an air noise, but doesn't seem to be a bad noise. Or hum, like some I've heard. Mine is more just the "perk" noise.Did you buy it from here. How often used? I'd contact Hamilton beach and ask. Since Amazon is merely the holder, Beach should know more the personality of unit.
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Hi. Mine is also new - used for the first time yesterday. It does NOT squeak or make a zipping sound. You should check it out. Good luck.
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Doesn't sound normal at all....if the squeal is present only when using the "beater bar brush" for carpet, then it could be the brush motor bearings and if always present, it would seem to be the main motor bearings...just my guess. If still under any warranty, check into that because a main motor is very expensive. Sorry to hear of your problem.
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I think it is Loud. I close the door to my bedroom and leave it. It is hard to talk over unless you have a large room. I still like it however
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Mine is a different sounding fridge, but not really louder, I believe it is mostly fan noise not compressor noise. But ... make sure that you have at least 2" of air gap in the back. It is such a big unit it is tempting to push it back as far as you can. The better air flow you have over the back the less sound you hear.
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I have never heard a squeal from mine, and I think it is as quiet as any of my other DVD or BD players. I can hear it when I jump foreward or back, but I would consider it quiet. I have been very, very happy with this BD unit, and I have given two of the portable Sony DVD units as gifts.
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It is fixed. We had to pay for it, but it is still very tough and tight to close the door. I don't know when it will be broken again. I still hear the banging noise.4/16/15 - It is now broken again after spending money to fix it. It is too expensive to use now.
960753
Ours is extremely noisy when running. We have a basement home theater in the room adjoining the utility room where the pump is located, and it's extremely unpleasant if the pump is running and we're trying to watch a movie. And that is with the utility room door closed.
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On mine the sound changes and is a little louder towards the end. Have had no problems with it but wish it was heavier. Every time I push the door opener it slides back a bit.
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I just brought mine home and I did notice a slight fan noise when I had the sound turned way down. It was a little annoying, but something that I would get quickly used to. This set is so awesome I wouldn't even think about not buying it over such a nitpick.
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It does, kind of a squeel but it's quite, I don't even notice it anymore. If you have a fan in yourbathroom and turn it on you probably won't be able to hear the sound.
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Ours is in an office laboratory with other noises as well so I can't really say if it's noisy. The only time I really hear it is when I open the door. Hopefully this helps with your decision.