We just received our 9020 and the vacuum function is very noisey. Is this common?
1697125
I can tell a difference when the vacuum is on, but it is not very loud. I would say it adds a little but not a whole lot of noise. Make sure the red screw that is there for shipping is removed...if your system is very noisey you may want to contact support.
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No, I have not experienced a noisy vacuum. Vacuum on the soldering iron is basically silent. I used the vacuum parts picker in the past, and my recollection is that it was louder than the vacuum on the iron, but not by much.Make certain that you have removed the red screw from the bottom of the unit. It makes all kinds of odd (and wrong!) sounds unless that is removed.
1697127
No, I have not experienced a noisy vacuum. Vacuum on the soldering iron is basically silent. I used the vacuum parts picker in the past, and my recollection is that it was louder than the vacuum on the iron, but not by much. Make certain that you have removed the red screw from the bottom of the unit. It makes all kinds of odd (and wrong!) sounds unless that is removed.
1697128
Yes it is noisy because of the pump type. I sold it and bought the Kendal 898D+ and it is quiet.
1786334
Lewis, I read an article about Dyson and his path to designing and marketing his vacuums some time ago that said the company actually increased the noise of the machine for the American market because we perceive loudness to be equivalent to power. In other words, if it were too quiet, Americans would consider it not powerful enough. Having said that, I find the machine no more noisy nor more quiet than comparable vacuums. It's about the same as an Oreck or a Bissel, in my opinion. Hope that helps.
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Yes the vac. is quiet. I was not happy with it. I have owned an Electrolux for about 25 years, and really liked the looks of this one.. However when I got it, I was not pleased with it. You may like it, but I did not. Pleas don't let my displeasure with the machine sway your decision. I wanted one like the one I had, and they don't make them anymore..
1400575
My wife thinks this machine works... I am not sold on it yet after having it for 6months in our pets room. I would suggest getting some cloth or felt to sit it on because on anything above low this machine makes noise. I am buying a new filter to give it a full year of testing.
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It is not as noisy as a vacuum cleaner, but it does make a noise. However, this version is not user friendly. You will need to remove thee bottom to distend the debris, vs. the initial version, which stays attached to the unit and once empty you can click back in place. And this version does not work as well as the initial version. Works great on hardwood floors, not as well on carpet.
1422215
All vacuums are not quiet. My Electrolux is just as loud. I'm not a fan of up rights but it serves the purpose at our cabin's. It is light weight and easy to move.
1796888
No more than any other one I have owned, I would not say its quiet, but on par with other low priced vacs:-)
968108
Mine isn't silent, but isn't horrible. Sounds like an issue to bring up with manufacturer. They might replace the unit.
208944
Ours makes a small cyclic hum. You can hear it. It doesn't bother me, but everyone has different tolerances.
1559500
No, I didn't resolve it. I tried 3 different ones, and they all had the same noise. Let me know if you end up going with the same model from a different store, I'm interested to see whether this is a problem with Amazon's batch or the entire line. It's too bad everywhere else is so much more expensive than Amazon though...
647603
what were you using it for the smoke is kinda normal the noise will subside as you evacuate the unit but make sure it has vacuum pump oil in it to the min max line on site glass
2272399
It sounds like a vacuum cleaner. It's maybe a little noisier than some hand-held vacs because it is more powerful, but I don't think it's dramatically louder.
1549615
Ive only ever had german vacuums, SEBO (which I think is much better to be honest) and the MIELE. However, MIELE do claim to be one of the quietest. There are a number of You tube videos showing it in action so that will give you a better idea of the sound.
802442
The two I have are very quiet. Get a plumber, maybe you have a air vacuum issue.
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I only got to use mine 3 times before it went in the shop but I dont recall a sound like that. I did find out my noise is from a bad hepa filter and roller brush...neither of which were replaced before I got it or are covered under the warranty. I am really wondering now what gets replaced on these "reconditioned" units. Knowing that, you may want to have it checked out. Good luck :-D
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I would say it makes an average vacuum cleaner noise. It does not have a really high (or whiny timbre) I do not currently have any pets...so I can't say for sure.
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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!