Hello all- How does this vac's noise level compare to others you've used?
1274857
My upright is a Dyson and this vac is not as loud as that. It is a little louder than the last cannister I had but it does a much better job. The suction is great. My only complaint about the vac are the wheels. It is not as maneuverable as the previous one but it does such a good job, I will learn to put up with it. These small vacs need spinner wheels, like the luggagel
81170
This one is less noisy than others I've tried, but it's hardly ultra quiet. I would say that the noise is tolerable.
935263
The sound level compares with other compressors I've worked with. Probably not much help, but most air compressors are not the quietest piece of equipment.
710184
It's normal, for a smaller vac. It's certainly not loud like a Kirby or anything
540119
Its pretty good, actually! Its not the MOST silent vacuum I've ever owned, but the power to noise ratio far surpasses previous vacuums. Usually with less noise comes a less powerful vacuum. And it has more of a low tone, so it's much less obnoxious. I definitely dont feel like Im disturbing my neighbors. Come to think of it, my roommate has told me, with his bedroom door closed, he can barely hear anything if Im vacuuming the living room.
516925
I don't know exactly, but it is loud. Not ear-splitting loud though. I wouldn't let the noise level deter me from buying this vacuum. Like most of the smaller vacuums, it runs a bit hot, but it doesn't bother me as I usually stop before doing all of my vacuuming.
1126733
I don't think it makes any more noise than a regular vacuum. Even if it does....it's because it has such great suction power!
662131
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.
611271
I don't think it's as loud as a normal full-size vacuum cleaner, but it's not quiet either. I'd say it's noise level is pretty standard for dust busters.
597422
Mine isn't noisy at all. And mine works awesome and is well worth the price. Just bought mine used do I didn't spend the money a new one would be. Maybe it's clogged ?
694512
I found it not as loud as my other sweeper, which I didn't think was bad at all (Eureka, Mac). However, I have a home. not an apartment. Hope that helps.
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.
2190189
It is sounds like an average vacuum cleaner. It is hard to create a good vacuum quietly.
802442
The two I have are very quiet. Get a plumber, maybe you have a air vacuum issue.
1612529
I can't tell you in decibels, but my experience is that it is typical for a cordless vac. Quieter than a shop vac. Would buy this again in a heartbeat, the only thing I wish it had was a constant "on" switch in addition to the trigger switch.
1413468
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.
1076006
It's no louder than any other vacuum I've had the pleasure of using, so I guess it would be a 3. I live in an apartment and fairly certain it doesn't disturb my neighbors