Noise Level Since I'm in an apartment building, I was wondering how loud this air-stepper is to use?
1318336
It is very quiet. As it gets older the air sound gets louder, but my husband uses ours every night while I am sleeping and I don't hear it. Just a swish swish sound. It will not disturb your neighbors, above or below.
1809477
Hi, I live in a one story home...but I do the tread climber at 4 am and no one in my house has complained about the noise. We put foam puzzle mats under it so that it would not damage the floor so this may be helping too. Note: we keep our house pretty cool about 63 degrees. It takes the shocks a few minutes to warm up so it is a little bit clunky at first. Also this thing has wheels but is extremely heavy once it is put together so moving it up and downstairs if you move will take two grown strong men. But this is not a bad thing because it feels sturdy when supporting the weight of my 300 lb husband, some machine we have had in the past feel flimsy.
122427
One other thought. If there is a Lowes or Home Depot near you with demonstration fans, run one with a similar Sone rating and then you can get a feel for how loud it will be. Best of luck. Stephen
104572
i'm not sure because the acoustics are different when comparing and apartment vs. a gym; however, 1 might work given the volume always appears louder in gyms.
1809476
Elizabeth the only thing I have noticed is when it is running it does give noise in the electrical power that is picked up with AM radio. I think it will be OK for an apartment. If you are above ground floor it is heavy and an elevator would assist with delivery or when you move!
2239170
It is fairly loud. Nothing that is going to cause issues with neighbors though
1473337
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.
1703094
Gosh, that is a hard question. It is as quiet and smooth as they come but honestly, everything makes some noise for the downstairs neighbors. It doesn't vibrate at all. We use it in our basement so maybe I am not the right person to answer, but I think you will be OK. Don't get anything but a Fluid trainer. Everything else vibrates and makes loads of noise.
2266394
There is jumping, sprawls, burpees, plyo-push-ups, etc., all that require going airborn to some degree. Depends on apartment construction as whether or how much that sound will travel. Also depends on how soft a landing you can maintain. Still, it is designed for a fairly confined space like an apartment. Great workout.
1665152
It is not too noisy. On the other hand I used it in a kitchen where the noise level is higher then in an office. Good luck.
1085448
No I don't think it's overly loud. I use it alot and the hum doesn't bother me. In NYC I have more noise with the windows open. I am very happy with this model.
482839
Not as loud as a desk fan or similar. Run it in an apartment without much notice.
2254254
My wife uses it and I don't see any issues that would prevent you from using it in an apt. setting. We have 8 ft. ceilings so she can't jump to high, I would imagine, the higher you jump the more potential for noise.
749566
It isnt extremely noisy but after a lot of use it starts to get louder. I wouldn't use it at the office because it gives off a whirling sound that some people find annoying. I like to use it at home when I'm watching tv where the only people around who I can bother are my roommates. Try it out though and see if anyone has a problem with it.
1309492
As I have no decimeter the answer is it is not very loud. You should not have a problem with the noise level.
1544862
I have never noticed any noise from it. We have it in a common laundry room for an apartment building, and it works very well.
1351435
It is not loud, but there is a little fan noise that goes along with it, so it is kind of a quiet white noise. Larger units may be a bit louder.