How close can this unit be to humans? Can it be on a patio? Does it make noise?
1246533
We have had it on the porch, a few feet away from us. Yes, it can be on the patio. The unit makes a low humming noise, but not bothersome at all.
1246534
I have it on my patio but to tell you the truth, I wouldn't buy it. I doesn't seem to do anything
1246535
I'm sure it can be on the patio. It is quiet, but the light attracts bugs. I put my trap between me and what I believe the source of the bug population is, a swampy pond! We sit about 10 yards from one of my traps and we don't hear it at all. Hope this helps
1246536
I think the instructions say 8 to 10 ft away from the living area but no noise at all.
984731
The fan does make some noise, but they really are designed to work inside. They are not weather proof. I keep one in the garage and one in the arctic entry so that when the lights are off in those rooms they catch any mosquito that got into those rooms. Our house stays pretty much mosquito free despite the clouds of them outside. The ones left in the arctic entry or garage typically do not survive to bite you later. This item would not be useful on a patio. It is a trap with a small light as the attractant and not a bug zapper. Depending how the bugs are this year I may need another one for the downstairs entry.
1878152
In my opinion not at all loud, you can here it zapping bugs with a low volume crackle. Mine is about 50 feet from my patio and is not bothersome at all. My neighbor is about same distance and has never said anything to me.
1685398
not loud, I don't think it would be heard by a neighbor, unless one was below your unit, there might be some detected through the floor to their ceiling.
1184645
It's noisy. high pitch sound, but not unbearable. It's noticeable for sure, so try to place it far away from where you'll be sitting.
1001011
Probably too noisy for routine use that close to conversation, TV, etc. Ours is about 20 ft down a hall and that's OK. Hard to make a fan that is quiet and still puts out the volume that this one does -- you can feel the breeze from it 30+ ft away!
1921388
Absolutely. This thing is crazy loud. I've only had it at full volume to see how hi it can go and honestly, I cant see ever needing it that loud inside any sort of normal residence at all. Outside in an open yard? Oh yeah, this would work.
1310581
It depends. If standing around a patio table, I would say yes. A big backyard with a lot of people and noise, probably not.
1865259
The sound travels well in all directions, but I would say it is about half to 3/4 as loud as the Boom. That being said, it is loud enough for a garden, patio or terrace party. At full volume it's difficult to hold a conversation next to it without raising your voice to an uncomfortable level.
2127352
Not sure, I've only used it inside and it's incredibly loud. I personally wouldn't use it outside unless under a porch,etc.
1570010
Are you referring to the amount of noise it makes when its running? My unit is in storage for the winter, so I cannot measure for you, but I can attest that it is no louder than the average window unit.
867852
It's pretty quiet and will not bother neighbors, unless they live 5 or 6 feet away. There is a low noise but it is not bad at all.
1415184
Hi Lauren,If you put the unit outside, it won't bother the neighbor's bark happy dogs, or the guinea pig.
872336
it shouldnt be very loud. my mother in law got it to help keep her place cool and she says it worked great. she would have said if had been noisy. the only downside is it burnt out fast from leaving it on all night.
1161603
There is not much background noise from the unit. It is very clear. We use it daily on the back porch and have no issues.
1531237
We like our fan. Have it out on our patio. Have not noticed any loud noise. Very quiet! Hope this helps.
1501339
Not very noisy at all. Since I use it outside, what little sound it produces is not a problem.