How noisy is it for running? I live in an apt with wood floors. I don't want to disturb the neighbors below.
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It's not bad. I have mine on a large area rug that's on a wood floor, and since it's not electric it's just the belt going around that you hear. Not sure how much you would hear on a lower level but I wouldn't think it would be very loud. I can't compare with an electric one since I've never had one.
1770705
Well the wheels are made of hard plastic, so it is going to make some noise. I have tile floors and it isn't loud in my house so you should be ok if you don't go to fast, the slower you go the quieter it will be.
1290779
It is not really noisy. It makes a swoosh sounds as you walk or run on it -- but not noise.
1912201
We have not had trouble with noise. I am particular about this so I can tell you it is quiet! Our finished basement is approximately 1000 square feet. We can watch Tv, play games without really noticing the machine. Ours runs continuously. I do have to empty it more often than our last machine but maybe this one is just better at removing moisture? Our basement stays at a comfortable humidity level. (&lt;50%)
1555484
The motor is quiet when under 4.0 mph and gets louder as you go up, but with any treadmill, the noise will be from you running and stomping. That will be terrible for your neighbors below so my suggestion would be to pick up two 'Thick Interlocking Black Foam Tiles for Treadmill & Equipment' which amazon sells. The more padding and/or carpeting the better.
375541
We run ours on low & it's in the far corner of the room, so in ours is very quiet. It depends on what speed you run it on & how far you are from it.
772348
Neighbors would definitely would not complain. It is not very loud. I always run at 2/3 capacity and find it is at a very tolerable level. I can imagine putting a towel under it and you almost wouldn't hear it. hope this helps/ i am very happy with this machine.
1275977
It is pretty loud, but it moves a ton of air! I use it in my workout room and the noise is fine. If you plan on using it near a TV or while sleeping, it might be a little too loud.
2211652
I did until it began making so much noise. I am a therapist and do not want the background noise. Now I run it at night when no one is in the office.
23028
It is not terribly noisy - if you are going to use it on tile, you might consider putting a rug or rubber mat under it to minimize sound transferred through hard flooring surfaces. I would not think noise would be a problem
482839
Not as loud as a desk fan or similar. Run it in an apartment without much notice.
1330188
My frame squeaks because it is on hardwood flooring. I think it may have that "springy" sound if only on carpet. Honestly it's not bad at all. I sleep just fine on it. :)
1168940
It really isn't very noisy. If you are next to it and someone is talking to you, they would have to be next to you to hear them. But you won't wake up the neighbors.
134431
I find it to be quite loud - when running it sounds like I'm stomping my feet on it. I've been running routinely at gyms for 10+ years and have never had this issue. My model may have a defect though, I don't know.
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!
1126689
Its not too noisy at all. I was living on the second floor in my building. No complaints from the neighbors.
2126932
I would not call it noisy but you can hear it run. The compressor makes a soft noise while running and every 6 minutes you hear the ice dropping in the basket. Nothing about the noise it makes is excessive in my opinion.