neighbors are too close for comfort, is the vaccum very loud? can anyone recommend a indoor/outdoor that is kinda quite? plz help :)
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It is quiet . I love this. I am a women and this feels like a vacuum but picks up like a big boy shop vac. Every time I use it I compliment myself for making a smart buying decision.
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It's very loud. Can't do anything else while its on. But its a great dust collector and very efficient. Just not quiet. Louder than a shop vac.
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...
2233813
Not quiet for sure but probably no noisier than other vacuum cleaners I've had other past 20 years. I definitely would not use it late at night or early morning so as not to disturb apartment neighbors.
1539956
The robots we have, (five of them), are not noisy at all compared to a regular vacuum. We can have one running in the same room with us while watching television with just a slight increase in volume. If I sleep late, my wife can run one in another room without disturbing me. (Provided the door is shut). I would judge that the db level is just a little above that of a dishwasher. For the value received, the robot sound is very tolerable
1622094
It's pretty loud. I'd compare the sound level to a vaccuum cleaner or a dust buster maybe.
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That's exactly who we bought it for. The unit itself makes a low volume / tone sound. The maximum noise comes from your vacuum cleaner. Fortunately, you can move the vac the distance of the hoses so, our dog tolerates it well - and he's scared of the vac. Secondly, you need to compare pets and measure your situation against ours. He's a King Charles Spaniel crossed with a Bichon Frise (Pic http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/cavachon.htm ) which produces a coat of sillky, curly HAIR, not fur. The Flowbee cuts the hair well but being so fine, it tends to lay down with the approach of the blades required a couple of passes. Also, the spaniel in his bloodline produces a loose skin which tends to be easily stretched which tends to leave spots of long hair which are easily trimmed with scissors. I hope that I have helped not only you, Christopher, but made this broad enough to answer the questions of others as well.
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the pump noise varies on surface and what diameter hose you have on it as that seems to conduct noise also (pump is louder with bigger tubbing I have noticed. I personally have is outside under a bucket so its pretty quiet in that case :) I know several people that could sleep through it, I could not, and I would think it would be too loud for a bedroom, this is a great pump but its definitely better a ways away from sleeping areas.
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Yes it is very quiet. I am up early and like to "vacuum" before I leave. My downstairs neighbors never even hear it.
57641
Not annoying at all. It is not silent by any means. Just put the blower away from where you will be sitting and it should be alright. I have used mine several times indoors.
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It's not bad. I have mine on a large area rug that's on a wood floor, and since it's not electric it's just the belt going around that you hear. Not sure how much you would hear on a lower level but I wouldn't think it would be very loud. I can't compare with an electric one since I've never had one.
2190189
It is sounds like an average vacuum cleaner. It is hard to create a good vacuum quietly.
1422215
All vacuums are not quiet. My Electrolux is just as loud. I'm not a fan of up rights but it serves the purpose at our cabin's. It is light weight and easy to move.
1694231
How close are your neighbors? My kids say they can hear it from upstairs and all conversations and TV programs get put on pause when it is running. It isn't horrible it isn't stealthy either. If you are blending ice or frozen fruit then it is even louder than when you are just blending raw veggies. It is still totally worth it though! It is a great product.
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Hey Joe.....I would say louder then a regular car vacuum for sure....I use mine with close neighbors and no complaints.....I will say....if you have it on warp 10....i.e both engines I wear earplugs when doing my wheels....its so powerful that it creates a high pitch.....other parts of the car its all good....Ive actually used it on one engine for body of car 2 engines for wheels.....bottom line it REALLY WORKS....but it is loud on both engines.....need anymore info Joe Im glad to help....Im a maniac about how I keep my automobiles and this was a great edition....plus ear plugs....remember even if it is a little noisy...it gets the job done REAL REAL FAST. Hey Joe.....I would say louder then a regular car vacuum for sure....I use mine with close neighbors and no complaints.....I will say....if you have it on warp 10....i.e both engines I wear earplugs when doing my wheels....its so powerful that it creates a high pitch.....other parts of the car its all good....Ive actually used it on one engine for body of car 2 engines for wheels.....bottom line it REALLY WORKS....but it is loud on both engines.....need anymore info Joe Im glad to help....Im a maniac about how I keep my automobiles and this was a great edition....plus ear plugs....remember... » Read More Hey Joe.....I would say louder then a regular car vacuum for sure....I use mine with close neighbors and no complaints.....I will say....if you have it on warp 10....i.e both engines I wear earplugs when doing my wheels....its so powerful that it creates a high pitch.....other parts of the car its all good....Ive actually used it on one engine for body of car 2 engines for wheels.....bottom line it REALLY WORKS....but it is loud on both engines.....need anymore info Joe Im glad to help....Im a maniac about how I keep my automobiles and this was a great edition....plus ear plugs....remember even if it is a little noisy...it gets the job done REAL REAL FAST. « Show Less
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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%)
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I love mine, but it is anything but quiet. I have this little one in the garage and a full size shop vac in the basement but honestly there is not much difference in the loudness. It is a shop vac and they are not canister vacs for sure.