The Keurig noise problem Has anyone found a way to muffle the very loud pump noise of the Keurig? I tried mouse pads, and that helped some, but there is the danger of blocking ventilation louvers on the bottom. Any other ideas?Monica The Keurig noise problem Has anyone found a way to muffle the very loud pump noise of the Keurig? I tried mouse pads, and that helped some, but there is the danger of blocking ventilation louvers... » Read More The Keurig noise problem Has anyone found a way to muffle the very loud pump noise of the Keurig? I tried mouse pads, and that helped some, but there is the danger of blocking ventilation louvers on the bottom. Any other ideas?Monica « Show Less
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I have the same issue I have two of these and they are both loud - 1 is the older model with no digital lcd and the other a B70 I bought a large padded mouse mat at office max for $14.00 but it doesnt really help much, and the metal drip plate on the machine might as well be a cymbol when it vibrates agaist the unit. I like the coffee machine - but the noise is really starting to bother me and turn me against this product
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If there are non-noisy B40's, can I complain to Keurig and trade in my noisy one?Monica
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Just bought a B60 this week. We have an older MODEL (B50 I think-makes 2 sizes) and have had it over a year and LOVE IT. We bought the newer one to use at our primary residence and will take the other one to a beach house. Well I jumped when it first "went on" it was so loud and continues to be loud as the water fills etc. It is at least twice as loud as the older model. I called customer service and was told to put a mat or mouse pad underneath. This really did not help much. I will take the B60 back and may try another B60 hoping we just got a "loud" one. The one that we bought should not be that loud (as we have a comparison). Will keep you posted. Just bought a B60 this week. We have an older MODEL (B50 I think-makes 2 sizes) and have had it over a year and LOVE IT. We bought the newer one to use at our primary residence and will take the other one to a beach house. Well I jumped when it first "went on" it was so loud and continues to be loud as the water fills etc. It is at least twice as loud as the older model. I called customer service and was told to put a mat or mouse pad underneath. This really did not help much. I will take the B60 back and may try another B60 hoping we just got a "loud" one. The one that... » Read More Just bought a B60 this week. We have an older MODEL (B50 I think-makes 2 sizes) and have had it over a year and LOVE IT. We bought the newer one to use at our primary residence and will take the other one to a beach house. Well I jumped when it first "went on" it was so loud and continues to be loud as the water fills etc. It is at least twice as loud as the older model. I called customer service and was told to put a mat or mouse pad underneath. This really did not help much. I will take the B60 back and may try another B60 hoping we just got a "loud" one. The one that we bought should not be that loud (as we have a comparison). Will keep you posted. « Show Less
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hmmm....my brewer is also VERY loud...much louder than my friend's...and the multiples we have in our office.....AND it has so much vibration, that travel mugs will walk right away while it is brewing. NOT an acceptable situation....my college age daughter calls it "angry coffee". The man who services our Keurigs at work said I should call customer service and that they really want you to buy the coffee....should send a new brewer....well...guess I will wait and see.Jenny
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I started with the very first Keurig model made for the home, maybe 6-7 years ago. I loved it; it made noise, but not objectionable. It died recently, probably because i spilled some water that could have got inside. Then i got the B40. The noise is insupportable. I live in a condo and granite tops transmit noise. I now have it on 2 mouse pads and 3 Asian table mats, and I've put a little foam between the drip plate and the body. All this does help, but I do feel that the Keurig company somehow spoiled a good thing in their new lines.
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Isn't the B70 supposed to have the "quiet brew technology"?We have a 9 month old that is a light sleeper and i was really hoping that the B70 would be quieter.
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You have got to be kidding! If this is true, I would make a copy of the notice and send it with a letter of explanation to Keurig. Also, try and contact your local TV station's consumer advocate reporter.
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We have the noise problem as well with the B60. It's jarring and is indicative of engineering scrimping to save a few bucks in the design of the machine. It's a disconnect I don't understand -- make a world-class coffee maker that's handicapped by its extraordinary noise whenever the pump is in use. As for "instantly," well, I can wait the whole 60 seconds while the machine warms up after it's turned on. If I were drinking coffee throughout the day, I might do differently, but since I only drink it in the morning, I only turn it on in the morning.
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My wife and I have a B60 and I bought a B40 for my mother. The B40 is much noisier than our B60. The pump on the inside of the units are vibrator diaphragm pumps and are going to make noise to some degree. Try making sure that your water reservoir is fully seated in the base and then try removing the reservoir cover while brewing; we found that the vibration of the pump is transmitted to the cover and it sounds like the unit is going to come apart.
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I just got a B40 for Xmas. The "slight vibration" as Keurig calls it, when it starts up in the morning and in between cups is very loud to say the least. It sounds like one of those air tools used at the tire store. I live in an apartment and the manager left me a noise warning under the door today, telling me several of my neighbors have complained about the loud noise at 6:30AM. If I receive two more warnings, I can be evicted with out notice. So it looks like my Keurig is going back. :( I really wish Keurig would offer a solution.
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Sorry, seems like you got the lemon in otherwise great appliance. I have use it everyday and have not experienced this kind of problem. I set the timer at night and wake up to the aroma of coffee wafting through my apartment. The only noise it makes is the burr of the grinder. I suggest you return your unit as defective and request an exchange. Companies are usually very good about this since they don't want to lose customers due to bad publicity.
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Hmmm - never had that problem with Melitta. I've tried a number of different brand reusable k-cups and Melitta is by far my favorite - I even use the Simplicity paper filters with them...could you be overfilling the K-cup so that the lid is not closed tightly? Sounds like the piercing spike of your Keurig is not hitting the opening on the lid precisely. Do you clean your spike regularly - maybe it has some buildup...
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Oh, I understand now, maybe you could put some type of material on the bottom of the pump handle to stop the noise. I usually only pump mine 1 or 2 timesto run off stray dogs trying to get wife's chickens.
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I would try adjusting the rubber gasket on the arm of the frother like Fran Harry suggested and see if that works. If it doesn't improve I'd contact Keurig customer service. Good luck!
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I am having the same problem..first the machine made all the noise and nothing happened..now, no noise, no coffee...nothing happens.Let me know if you find out more info.Andy: itisandy@gmail.com
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I have the same problem on my first one after 6 months, replaced it under warranty, and the new one starting having the same problem after 3 months. However I by chance found the fix to this problem as I suspect that it is caused by the steam built up if you left the machine on too long. Here is what I did: 1. Turn the switch to activate coffee/hot water flow. At this moment no water is delivered to the filter as stated in the problem. 2. Place a cup under the steamer wand. Rotate the steamer/water flow knob on top of the machine to deliver hot water from the steamer wand. There will be both water and steam coming out of the wand and the steam will make quite a bit of noise. Wait for all the steam to come out (and the noise should be gone) and only hot water is delivered. Rotate the knob to stop hot water delivery. 3. Now the hot water should be able to run though to the filter. You can turn the switch back to heat up mode to wait for the green LED before making coffee. Hope these steps help.
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I can't compare the noise level to the Platinum model. The pump and brewing noise are tolerable. What is noisy and annoying is the platform the cup sits on. It vibrates and rattles when the pump draws water into the machine but if you slightly pull the platform away from the machine so neither touch the noise goes away.
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The pump problem is very real and is common to all of these single cup K cup machines. I'm on my 4th Keurig in 2 years. They replace them, but I'm getting tired of the aggravation. The techs blame it on you not descaling or brewing hot chocolate--ridiculous!
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Hi Cynthia, you can try placing the pump on top a piece of sponge. This will isolate the pump from the bottom of the chamber. You may have to place two thin strips of sponge on the sides of the pump to isolate the sides as well, just take care not to block the intake section of the pump. good luck, let me know if how it works out for you.
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Mine makes a clicking noise too. I wouldn't mind, but the clicking noise is quite loud compared to the machine running on the "Low" setting. I haven't tried this yet, but maybe it only clicks in "Auto" mode? I didn't notice it for the first few days when I had it running on High all the time.
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We have no answer to the question. Our suggestion would be to contact Keurig's web site Customer Service. We "assume" there is such a page.
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hi chris. my coffeemaker doesn't seem to vibrate loudly. i have noticed that if you put the cone with the coffee in before sliding in the carafe it seats itself better. there seems to be a little ridge at about 11:00 so if you pop in the cone and then turn it slightly to the left it kind of locks the cone down. you'll notice that the carafe slides in smoothly if the cone is is locked down. my husband did not do this the first time he made the coffee and it made a bit of a mess. it could be vibrating if it isn't seated right. i wasn't home to hear it but got to clean it up. :)
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Mine does the same thing, makes a loud clicking noise when mixing bread or thick cookie dough. Kitchenaid's response was: "The clicking noise is normal, especially under a heavy load." so it is a known problem. Personally, I would call this a design defect. No other motorized appliance I have ever used made noises unless it was broken. I may opt for a smaller model or a different brand.
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Perhaps the problem with the noise is the surface the pump is placed on causing a drumming effect. Try putting the pump on a soft terry cloth towell and see if that helps with the noise. Or put your ear plugs on. I use mine out side to brew my compost tea for garden use and leave the pump in the shed. If you put the pump in a insulated box it will probabley heat up to much and seaze up. Thats all I have for you. Best to you. ED
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I had one of these for a while and it was a bit of a pest. Eventually started leaking so I disposed of it. I'm sorry you are having trouble with the Keurig Vue. Keurig has a new machine called the RIVO that looks really cool but I've had no actual experience with it.I've switched to Nespresso and highly recommend it instead. Many more coffee types and pretty good quality machines (above Pixie model). Pixie tends to have leaking troubles but models above Pixie are very good. Hope this helps.
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Try running a paper clip through the hollow needle that punctures the top of the K-cup. Mine clogs about once a week.