Are the mechanics of this machine relatively quiet? Would the people in the apartment below this machine be likely to hear it in action?
1719777
Yeah, its pretty quiet. Mine's especially quiet lately, I really should get on it again. :)But to answer your question, I don't think it would be an irritant to the people below.
1719778
Initially the equipment was very smooth and quiet. It has developed a "knock" and I am unable to determine exactly the source. It is not loud and should not disturb adjacent apartments or one below.
1719779
Hello Svy, this machine is extremely quiet! Very strong and sturdy and worth every penny!
1719780
This machine started off quiet, but soon after started squeaking at the handles. I live in a house so no neighbors to bother but I still use a mat under it. The main noise for me are the handles that squeak at random. Not a really big deal for me. I still love it. Good luck!!
1719781
Hello, sorry for the long delay in responding, recently moved and have been busy with other things. Have not used ellipse in a couple of months and couldn't remember how quiet or noisy is was, especially since when I work out I usually listen to t.v. or iPod so wasn't paying attention. Anyhow, today I got on it, used it and it is very quiet. It makes a low wooshing sound but no louder than say a kettle as it comes to a boil. I would guess that if your floors are very thin and uncarpeted your neighbor may hear the swooshing but with a pad or carpet underneath the machine I would think that it would not be a problem. Hope this helps. Cheers, Mary. Hello, sorry for the long delay in responding, recently moved and have been busy with other things. Have not used ellipse in a couple of months and couldn't remember how quiet or noisy is was, especially since when I work out I usually listen to t.v. or iPod so wasn't paying attention. Anyhow, today I got on it, used it and it is very quiet. It makes a low wooshing sound but no louder than say a kettle as it comes to a boil. I would guess that if your floors are very thin and uncarpeted your neighbor may hear the swooshing but with a pad or carpet underneath the machine I would think that... » Read More Hello, sorry for the long delay in responding, recently moved and have been busy with other things. Have not used ellipse in a couple of months and couldn't remember how quiet or noisy is was, especially since when I work out I usually listen to t.v. or iPod so wasn't paying attention. Anyhow, today I got on it, used it and it is very quiet. It makes a low wooshing sound but no louder than say a kettle as it comes to a boil. I would guess that if your floors are very thin and uncarpeted your neighbor may hear the swooshing but with a pad or carpet underneath the machine I would think that it would not be a problem. Hope this helps. Cheers, Mary. « Show Less
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!
2120777
Ours is not even in the house; it is about 1000 feet downhill; however, when it kicks on, it is fairly quiet. I think if it were in our basement or somewhere in our house, it would be difficult to hear. I certainly would not call it noisy....my old one was, however. This one is nearly silent in comparison.
1188986
I don't think it's loud. I live on the third floor of an apt and told the people below me to let me know if they can hear the rower. They said they couldn't the fan makes some noise, but not more than a tv set on a normal volume! Hope this helps!
1880865
I think it is definitely quieter than other models. I have had 2 other machines and this one is decidedly quieter, not silent but more of a medium soft buzz.
1667827
I have it in an office waiting area setting. It does not seem to make much noise, its actually pretty quiet. Hope it helps
159788
Depends on how close others are. It does make some noise, but I, personally, do not find it loud.
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.
1064386
I think so,but make sure to have a rubber mat under it,even if you have carpeting.It makes a whirring noise,but it isn't that loud in my opinion.Unfortunately,if you have sensitive neighbors almost any equipment might set them off,but this is pretty quiet compatered to a treadmill or elliptical
372581
The machine is very quiet and I seriously doubt your neighbors would hear you. They are more likely to hear you walking to the machine than using it. Hope this helps.
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
1038316
It should maintain the pressure so it should be instantaneous. If it's not doing that, then there may be a leak (in the pipes, in the seals, in the connections, etc.). And, depends on what you mean by "loud". Not loud to me; not loud enough to drown out a conversation, but certainly loud enough that you don't really want it to be in your living quarters. It should be just a humming sort of sound, the motor and pump running, no squeals or grinding sounds.
1088867
Noise is different to each person; however I find it to have a normal motor sound which is not that loud. I run mine in an enclosed garage, checking on it periodically.
1867278
It's not too loud. Certainly much quieter than some of the larger HP units in our neighborhood.
689060
I find that the machine is pretty quiet as far as exercise equipment goes. My treadmill is much louder, and it's probably even quieter than my stationary bike.
1439480
It's not noisy but not perfectly quiet. Just a low humming sound. I have used it in my bedroom and it did not keep my awake but some people are more sensitive to sounds than others.
159791
I don't think it is very quiet, making a sort of chugging/humming sound. I'm noise sensitive, so it would bother me if someone was near me while they were using it. If you were in another room, I don't think it could be heard, however.