the customer reviews complain about the noise it make is this true?
167319
If you set it on the lower and middle settings there is little sound. When it's time for cleaning you get more noise. This is my third unit.
275718
Nope, what we hear is the water filling and the flap rising but it isnt loud, screeching, or scraping. You may need to exchange your unit. There may be a defect with that particular one. Good Luck!
389600
No, its not noisy. but you can hear it, its a soft sound maybe like a small fan, its not an annoying sound.
1141749
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.
394296
I bought mine second hand and wondered if the fan noise was reason the person sold it. It gets cancelled by the speakers obviously but at rest it is noticeable.
2075997
No it is not normal. I purchased about 15 of them for our government engineers and no noise related problems with any of them.
1823075
It's noticeable but not the worst I've heard. Putting it up high (be careful, drippage) might block it. We had music and the noise wasn't a problem. Can definitely talk over it. Please be aware that I personally had TERRIBLE dripping problems with mine but perhaps it was a defective item. Best of luck if you purchase!
356108
Not to my knowledge. Mine has never made a noise of any kind. You should contact the manufacturer or Amazon.
1235254
The noise level is not high it is like a what you might here at a doctor's office, but if you are sensitive to higher frequency noise you will be able to notice it. The unit does provide great heating and it is very economical.
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.
625080
Many of these 'nrtbooks' make that sound. Some are just louder than others. For me, that sound does not bother me as much as fan noise. That will make it or break it for me. But I know the 'ticking' on and off can get annoying too.
1602060
We deployed this unit out to a client so its not something that I have daily interaction with. However, I don't recall it being something that stood out to me or if I even noticed any fan noise at all. I know that isn't a great deal of useful information but wanted to get a response back to you.
1933490
it is noisy, yes. you will have little more little less that kind of noise with all high speed (rpm) machine.
1242438
Yes, I find mine a little noisy too, but I thinks it's a great piece of equipment for the price !
556310
I have heard them make noises as well. If you look at my review 5 out of 8 went bad on me. It may have been just bad luck but I sent mine back.
1126736
yes it is very noisy. a high pitched (loud) whine. and it blows air out of the back (into your face, depending on your position) while you are using it.
184115
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.