I read in one of the reviews that this pump was loud. Is this true? I will be pumping in an office where you can hear everything!
1831103
I did not find it to be loud at all, but I was always using it at home on a soft surface. I can see how it would sound much louder if placed on a hard surface like a desk.
1831104
Hi Kara, The Spectra 9 is an amazing little pump! It will fit anywhere and has so many features! But, because of it's size, I wouldn't say it is the quietest of pumps and it isn't the loudest of pumps. You will be able to hear it but it definitely isn't obtrusive! If you want complete silence with your pump, I highly recommend the Spectra Dew 350 or the Spectra S2. These are hospital grade pumps and, although they are a bit bigger(not TOO much), they are really efficient and quiet. Hope that helps. Let us know if you have any more questions. THANKS!
1831105
It's super loud. My office building has a Nursing Mothers Room that has three chairs with curtains around them and I've been in there when it's full and my pump is by far the loudest one. I don't mind since we're in a separate room, but if you were planning on doing it in an area where there's no sealed doors or full walls, I'm guessing people will be able to hear it. ...I've tried burying the pump in the bottom of the bag and covering it with my coat and it's still loud...
1831106
Yes, it's very loud. It didn't work well for me and I ended up renting one from the hospital. It's a much larger and more efficient pump, and much quieter.
1831107
In my opinion it is not too loud, of course it sounds like any electric pump but in a normal volume. I've tried medella swing and Avent and by far Spectra is the Best pump... Just in 5 to 10 minutes I get 5 ounces from one breast.
1831108
I only have experience with this pump but to me it is a little on the loud side. It still is a great pump though!
1831109
Yes. This pump is loud and would draw much attentions. I've only have this pump for two months before it went down hill. I wish i've rented the hospital pump. Hope I was able to answer your question.
1898835
Yes u will be able to hear it. I work in a loud factory and I can hear every word and won't miss a beat
539620
It makes a fair amount of noise. I'm not sure how much, but at any rate, the guy beside my office is able to hear when I'm getting up or going to bed. But that's up to the thickness of your walls. I tend to deflate it like a 'regular' mattress (so it almost silently hisses) without the power pump when I wake up, so I haven't run into many problems.
1187468
The only time the received pumps out the full amount of watts is when you have it blaring so loud that its annoying anyways. I listen to mine around 70-80% all the time and they sound great. You will be fine .
1188866
No, it is not one of the quieter ones. Personally I think it is fairly loud, especially for one very good reason.That reason is...this pump needs vent holes in the pipe section between the pump and valve. The holes cause water to stream out as the pump is working and after it turns off. This stream is fairly loud.Better to get a pump that specifically doesn't need these vent holes, such as a Wayne unit.
1356364
It is not loud. It;s very quiet. You can hear it while using it but it would to disturb others in an office.
103117
It is not quiet per say but it isnt the loudest one I have had... I would not get it if you are trying to not let other hear you, if that makes sence.
1632893
Yes, it is loud! But I thought that was part of the process. Does not bot her me at all.
32828
It has abit of noise if you haven't had a waterer before - but it is alot quieter than any others I have had. pump does have slight vibration but I have 2 cats & 2 dogs & it took them no time to get used to it after being scared of it at first. give it a few days & neither you nor your animals will even hear it anymore!
601476
Yes, I use to have a pretty loud hammering noise when my pump shut off, but now it is silent. I cannot recommend this enough if you are sick of hearing the water hammer sound.
1016535
Im not sure..I brought for my boyfriend for his work van. The pump works. He did say pump is a lil noisy.
254751
It would likely be noticed in an office unless you're far away with the door closed. It's not whisper quiet... I do not consider it too loud, but I use it at home where it's not a bother.
474801
I would say that the pump is a fairly quiet, muted sound. Doesn't run for long once you first inflate, just small adjustments here and there.
1996203
it's kind of loud yes. I wouldn't want to sleep with it. But it's great for an office. I have it in my small office for 2-3 years and have never had a problem with it. Best thing about it is that it never needs to be (water)emptied. Most of the time it doesn't bother me but occasionally I turn it off when on an important call and want 'quiet'.
920744
Actually it's pretty quiet. The pump is located in the bottom of the unit so it's not by your ear.
946065
its as loud as most commercial vacuums - it hits right in the range of the hearing damage i have so i do wear ear plugs with plungers(better than the squish ones) and ear muffs. then its ok for me. it has the power equal to a commercial back pack. we were janitors for 12 years.my experience is start protecting your hearing as often as possible. damage is a cumulative thing don't let it even start.
1122549
I have it in a very small office and the only noise you hear is a small clink noise when it starts and stops. otherwise it is very quiet. alot quieter than my large frige at home.