Question about noise (Sunpentown SD-65E Energy Star 65-Pint Dehumidifier) I'm considering this dehumidifier for my one-bedroom apartment but I was somewhat concerned by one of the reviews which said that the noise could be heard across floors... don't want to tick off my neighbors. Is it really so loud that the sound would be audible from, say, the apartment below me? Thanks for the info. Question about noise (Sunpentown SD-65E Energy Star 65-Pint Dehumidifier) I'm considering this dehumidifier for my one-bedroom apartment but I was somewhat concerned by one of the reviews which... » Read More Question about noise (Sunpentown SD-65E Energy Star 65-Pint Dehumidifier) I'm considering this dehumidifier for my one-bedroom apartment but I was somewhat concerned by one of the reviews which said that the noise could be heard across floors... don't want to tick off my neighbors. Is it really so loud that the sound would be audible from, say, the apartment below me? Thanks for the info. « Show Less
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Thanks! I did end up buying the Sunpentown and it was amazing - can't believe the amount of water that thing sucked up. You could hear it outside my apartment door but I never got any complaints from the neighbors, so all good.
1572707
I have mine in the basement. I can hear it from the top of the basement stairs but do not hear it in the living room above the basement. There shouldn't be any problem with adjacent apartments.
727240
Not sure what you mean by 'noise level'. You know this is not a generator, right? The only time it makes noise is when you use the compressor for air inflation. Other than that, you won't get noise complaints from neighbors if you use it to power a TV or computer.
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Sort of hard to say - since it's subjective. I keep mine outside my bedroom door - on the first speed - and it doesn't bother me at all. Sort of just a low fan sound - about the same as the heat kicking on and off. I don't notice it at all. However, all of the other speeds, in my opinion, are very loud. It goes up to 5 - and that sounds like a 747 idling. I guess if you had it in some remote location and wanted to crank it up, the higher speeds would work. I live in a 1200 sq ft townhome and, set at 45, it keep the upstairs (where it is) at about 45% and the downstairs at about 35%. Perfect for me. I'm really happy with it. No more shocking all the pets with static electricity! Sort of hard to say - since it's subjective. I keep mine outside my bedroom door - on the first speed - and it doesn't bother me at all. Sort of just a low fan sound - about the same as the heat kicking on and off. I don't notice it at all. However, all of the other speeds, in my opinion, are very loud. It goes up to 5 - and that sounds like a 747 idling. I guess if you had it in some remote location and wanted to crank it up, the higher speeds would work. I live in a 1200 sq ft townhome and, set at 45, it keep the upstairs (where it is) at about 45% and the downstairs at about 35%. Perfect... » Read More Sort of hard to say - since it's subjective. I keep mine outside my bedroom door - on the first speed - and it doesn't bother me at all. Sort of just a low fan sound - about the same as the heat kicking on and off. I don't notice it at all. However, all of the other speeds, in my opinion, are very loud. It goes up to 5 - and that sounds like a 747 idling. I guess if you had it in some remote location and wanted to crank it up, the higher speeds would work. I live in a 1200 sq ft townhome and, set at 45, it keep the upstairs (where it is) at about 45% and the downstairs at about 35%. Perfect for me. I'm really happy with it. No more shocking all the pets with static electricity! « Show Less
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I like in a VERY small 1 Bdrm Apt, 400 square feet in total, yes it does make "white" noise. I sometimes use my elec blanket, BUT on cold mornings I love the power if turning it in. Some don't like it beeps whenever they push a button, but I like the beep because it reconfirmed that I've pushed something, like occasionally I engage the oscillation.
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yes it is very quiet, especially compared with a standard compressor type dehumidifier. But initially it has a strong odor from the heating element- it was really strong for about 2 weeks- if it had been in a small room with me it would have been unacceptable. It goes away after a couple of weeks. So break it in in another room before you get intimate with it.
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It is not bad, I use it in our garage which is under our house and when I leave the garage and go into the basement I close the door and I don't hear it in the laundry room. I have it on a Formica toped bench, it doesn't walk. Seems to get a little louder the longer it runs so if you only run it for an hour or so, should be Ok. Depends a lot on your neighbors though, it's been 25 years since I lived in an apartment, but I do remember some neighbors could be a problem over anything.
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I have it in my kitchen on the counter. I do not find it to be too loud it does make some noise. It doesn't bother me in the least. If you are looking for ultra quiet something you won't notice this isn't it. However, it does perform wonderfully and the ice it "clear"
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We did not compare it to an other sound meter. We measured the noise from a dehumidifier rated at 55 db, as we thought it was much louder than that, and indeed found it to be 81db.Repeat measurements were always at the same level, which allowed exchange to a more silent machine.Did not test at louder levels.
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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!
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I use it in an open kitchen. It is not quiet but not too bad. we use it in a condo and I have concerns for the people below, therefore, I would not run it at midnight or early morning. Just trying to be considerate.
1586240
I really like this dehumidifier and have it in a semi-basement/music studio. It is really quiet. I turn off the unit when I am using the room and I only put it on when it is damp. I think the smell could be too much for a family room unless you only ran the unit when you were not in the room. Sometimes it has a smell and sometimes it doesn't. I can't really figure out why. I wonder if it were run more continuously if the smell would go away.
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It is not too bad from a noise perspective. Mine runs in the basement almost constantly and is OK. If you spend a lot of time next to it the noise could be of concern. The unit is energy start rated but my electrical consumption has significantly jumped this year. Mainly because I have the drain hose connected to it so it runs much more than my old unit where I would forget to empty the bucket on a regular basis.
841366
We have had this unit for several months, (in our kitchen), and I have never heard the unit run. I've heard the question asked before, but we have not had any issues with noise or otherwise. Very happy with our purchase...
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Check out Consumer Reports. They also said this is a great rerigerator except for the noise. The noise kept it from being the number one pick. BTW, we just got our new Samsung french door counter depth rerigerator. It is "Whisper" quiet. You have to actually listen to tell if it is running.
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Since you can not be in the same room or rooms it is hard to say. I had it ine closed off room with another door to the adjoining room closed & could not hear it loudly. Please keep in mind it is a heavy duty industrial ozone generator. You can not stay in the same space with it anyway.
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The unit isn't super loud or super quiet. But you do hear when it is on. However I have slept with the unit just 2 feet away or less with no problem. The noise level shouldn't be a major concern. If it is than this type of air cleaner is not what you should be looking for to clean your air.
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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.