Noisy Tassimo Just began using our Tassimo two days ago....it is very noisy...as though pump has air in it and causes entire inside of machine to vibrate. Don't see others mentioning noise....is it just mine or people expect a coffee machine to wake up the whole house with the noise? Noisy Tassimo Just began using our Tassimo two days ago....it is very noisy...as though pump has air in it and causes entire inside of machine to vibrate. Don't see others mentioning... » Read More Noisy Tassimo Just began using our Tassimo two days ago....it is very noisy...as though pump has air in it and causes entire inside of machine to vibrate. Don't see others mentioning noise....is it just mine or people expect a coffee machine to wake up the whole house with the noise? « Show Less
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When I first used my Tassimo, I thought it was pretty loud, but after reading other reviews, I realized that this was normal.
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I know this sounds strange, but I rather like the busy sounding little machine. Besides, the sound only lasts seconds.
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Ive had Tassimos for more than a decade. I don't think the cleaning process for this one was any different than earlier models and it might be louder than some pod style coffee makers. I won't fret that much about it and just enjoy drinking coffees, expressos, lattes, teas etc that are miles better than anything that other inferior brewer that begins with a K can produce.BTW, I wouldn't buy the latte creamers that they sell, even the "skinny" variety that they eventually introduced. Just put the milk in a grande or venti size ceramic cup, microwave it for about 2-3 minutes until it foams and then add the expresso to the cup. Makes a better latte than using the relatively expensive creamers Ive had Tassimos for more than a decade. I don't think the cleaning process for this one was any different than earlier models and it might be louder than some pod style coffee makers. I won't fret that much about it and just enjoy drinking coffees, expressos, lattes, teas etc that are miles better than anything that other inferior brewer that begins with a K can produce.BTW, I wouldn't buy the latte creamers that they sell, even the "skinny" variety that they eventually introduced. Just put the milk in a grande or venti size ceramic cup, microwave it for about 2-3... » Read More Ive had Tassimos for more than a decade. I don't think the cleaning process for this one was any different than earlier models and it might be louder than some pod style coffee makers. I won't fret that much about it and just enjoy drinking coffees, expressos, lattes, teas etc that are miles better than anything that other inferior brewer that begins with a K can produce.BTW, I wouldn't buy the latte creamers that they sell, even the "skinny" variety that they eventually introduced. Just put the milk in a grande or venti size ceramic cup, microwave it for about 2-3 minutes until it foams and then add the expresso to the cup. Makes a better latte than using the relatively expensive creamers « Show Less
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I have had my Tassimo for 3 years now and have never tried it. I did experiment for about a month with another popular brand's one cup brewer. This brewer was made to use regular grind coffee in it. It sounded like a good idea at the time and would save us money, right? I tried a lot of different cans and bags of coffee through it and was never satisfied with the taste. That brewer ended up going to Good Will and the coffee was wasted. I know that doesn't answer your question but I came to the conclusion why mess with a good cup of coffee. The money my wife spent on that brewer would have bought a lot of coffee cups. I have had my Tassimo for 3 years now and have never tried it. I did experiment for about a month with another popular brand's one cup brewer. This brewer was made to use regular grind coffee in it. It sounded like a good idea at the time and would save us money, right? I tried a lot of different cans and bags of coffee through it and was never satisfied with the taste. That brewer ended up going to Good Will and the coffee was wasted. I know that doesn't answer your question but I came to the conclusion why mess with a good cup of coffee. The money my wife spent on that brewer would have... » Read More I have had my Tassimo for 3 years now and have never tried it. I did experiment for about a month with another popular brand's one cup brewer. This brewer was made to use regular grind coffee in it. It sounded like a good idea at the time and would save us money, right? I tried a lot of different cans and bags of coffee through it and was never satisfied with the taste. That brewer ended up going to Good Will and the coffee was wasted. I know that doesn't answer your question but I came to the conclusion why mess with a good cup of coffee. The money my wife spent on that brewer would have bought a lot of coffee cups. « Show Less
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Hey there. I, like maybe yourself, am a gadget type of guy... I bought this machine in hopes that it would be the best espresso machine that I every purchased. I found out, like all other intricate gadgets, that this machine is very finicky. I had the same problem when I got mine unfortunately. Be forewarned that the machine will also do this if it is left on too long. Don't worry, I will get to the point of how to solve the issue soon. To keep this from happening, make sure to turn off the machine after brewing the amount of espresso or coffee that you want. I haven't timed it, but I know that the machine can stay turned off for up to 15 minutes before needing to go through another warm-up and rinse cycle. So... To solve the issue: 1. Remove the water container from the back of the machine 2. Carefully remove all screws holding the back and top of the machine together 3. Find the boilers and press the resets found under them 4. Put everything back together and it will be good Hopefully this helps. Taking the machine apart is a little confusing, but I have a system down, if it would help. Give me a shout if you need more help. 509.439.3019 -Josh
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it is noisy, yes. you will have little more little less that kind of noise with all high speed (rpm) machine.
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My brand new one is extremely noisy as well. The sounds do not come from the belt passing along the treadmill or from my feet hitting the treadmill. There are loud rattles and squeaks that come from the area of the motor. Also, the entire treadmill deck bounces up and down a little when I run on it. So far, I am pretty unhappy with this expensive purchase.
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I had this in an office next to a Keurig. The Verismo was much louder than the Keurig, but not so loud as to be a distraction to our office environment which is fairly quiet. The Verismo makes a vibrating/hum type noise as it draws water from the tank to heat. Hope that helps!
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I think the machine is just noisy... If the coffee is not coming out that easily.. Try unscrewing the strainer in the espresso cup and cleaning out the tiny hole in it... Also, perhaps you're packing the espresso too tightly?
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I started with the very first Keurig model made for the home, maybe 6-7 years ago. I loved it; it made noise, but not objectionable. It died recently, probably because i spilled some water that could have got inside. Then i got the B40. The noise is insupportable. I live in a condo and granite tops transmit noise. I now have it on 2 mouse pads and 3 Asian table mats, and I've put a little foam between the drip plate and the body. All this does help, but I do feel that the Keurig company somehow spoiled a good thing in their new lines.
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I use the machine on the lower levels and the noise is minimal; conversation or TV no problem. But the dinging between each pause of the session is quite distracting, and it disturbs my husband if he is trying to sleep 2 rooms away. My husband uses the upper levels and they are noisy. The top level really rumbles; talking is out and you can "watch" TV but you can't hear it. Like another reviewer said, this is not like an hour on a tread mill. And one can live without chatting or the TV for 10 minutes. We really like this machine and use it almost daily.
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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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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
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yes - it is loud and it does vibrate. But in my experience, this is generally the case with all high pressure espresso machines.
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Not so fast people. *Most* of the time this unit is pretty quiet, only producing a very low steady hum. However, it *can* get annoyingly loud (3-4 times its normal volume) where it's sort of vibrating the plastic pieces of itself together. Topping off the water level sometimes helps a little, but most of the time it makes no difference. (It does the same thing right after a fresh cleaning too, so it's not an issue with debris.) When this happens, you can tap it / nudge it / smack it and the vibrating noise will cease - USUALLY. But sometimes it won't. There have been times where I wanted to smash it to bits with a hammer to make the noise stop. The only thing I've found that you can do to quiet it down is to completely open it up like you're cleaning it and pop the pump assembly loose and reseat it. It helps to barely press the pump down onto its suction cups, which is now what I do when I clean it. Before, I used to press the pump down firmly, which seemed logical but only increases the chance the unit will vibrate loudly. It seems like they ought to have put rubber seals between the plastic pieces where they meet or at least on the little studs the pump sits between or something, although I'm sure that would've increased the cost. Oh, I have the unit sitting on a thick, soft, rubber mat too. It's not sitting directly on a hard surface that would exacerbate any vibration noise.
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I have had the Braun Tassimo for a few years now and I am a big fan. I love the latte, cappucino, hot chocolate and most recent addition of Chai Tea Latte. The machine is huge hit at dinner parties when it comes time to serve drink w/dessert. I'm definitely going to consider upgrading to the Bosch version when my birthday comes around again this Fall. LOVE MY TASSIMO.I also have a Keurig at work and am NOT impressed. The coffee is very weak, there are no alternative beverages available other than tea, and you have to manually set the temperature. I prefer the bar code system where the machine knows the best temp to use and exactly how much water. IMO, the Tassimo wins hands-down! I have had the Braun Tassimo for a few years now and I am a big fan. I love the latte, cappucino, hot chocolate and most recent addition of Chai Tea Latte. The machine is huge hit at dinner parties when it comes time to serve drink w/dessert. I'm definitely going to consider upgrading to the Bosch version when my birthday comes around again this Fall. LOVE MY TASSIMO.I also have a Keurig at work and am NOT impressed. The coffee is very weak, there are no alternative beverages available other than tea, and you have to manually set the temperature. I prefer the bar code system... » Read More I have had the Braun Tassimo for a few years now and I am a big fan. I love the latte, cappucino, hot chocolate and most recent addition of Chai Tea Latte. The machine is huge hit at dinner parties when it comes time to serve drink w/dessert. I'm definitely going to consider upgrading to the Bosch version when my birthday comes around again this Fall. LOVE MY TASSIMO.I also have a Keurig at work and am NOT impressed. The coffee is very weak, there are no alternative beverages available other than tea, and you have to manually set the temperature. I prefer the bar code system where the machine knows the best temp to use and exactly how much water. IMO, the Tassimo wins hands-down! « Show Less
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It uses a vibratory pump which emit some noise when running, but it should not be loud enough to scare anybody. It should be serviced or replaced.
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No it does not but I have not found it to be a problem. Sometimes I like my espresso a little watered down so its helpful to be able to choose that option. The only con is that you can't just press the button & walk away or else you might have a bit of a mess on your hands. I have truly enjoyed my Nespresso machine. I used Tassimo prior to purchasing it & over all I liked the Tassimo but unless you wanted the pods sold in retail stores which I didn't it was very difficult to get them as ordered. Their customer service was terrible. Nespresso's customer service so far has been excellent!!!! I would highly recommend this machine as one of their lower priced products!!! No it does not but I have not found it to be a problem. Sometimes I like my espresso a little watered down so its helpful to be able to choose that option. The only con is that you can't just press the button & walk away or else you might have a bit of a mess on your hands. I have truly enjoyed my Nespresso machine. I used Tassimo prior to purchasing it & over all I liked the Tassimo but unless you wanted the pods sold in retail stores which I didn't it was very difficult to get them as ordered. Their customer service was terrible. Nespresso's customer service so far has been excellent!!!!... » Read More No it does not but I have not found it to be a problem. Sometimes I like my espresso a little watered down so its helpful to be able to choose that option. The only con is that you can't just press the button & walk away or else you might have a bit of a mess on your hands. I have truly enjoyed my Nespresso machine. I used Tassimo prior to purchasing it & over all I liked the Tassimo but unless you wanted the pods sold in retail stores which I didn't it was very difficult to get them as ordered. Their customer service was terrible. Nespresso's customer service so far has been excellent!!!! I would highly recommend this machine as one of their lower priced products!!! « Show Less