The Keurig noise problem: Has anyone found a way to muffle the very loud pump noise of the Keurig?
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I just got a B40 for Xmas. The "slight vibration" as Keurig calls it, when it starts up in the morning and in between cups is very loud to say the least. It sounds like one of those air tools used at the tire store. I live in an apartment and the manager left me a noise warning under the door today, telling me several of my neighbors have complained about the loud noise at 6:30AM. If I receive two more warnings, I can be evicted with out notice. So it looks like my Keurig is going back. :( I really wish Keurig would offer a solution.
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I had this problem too. After a few calls to customer service a new Keurig B60 is on the way.
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It's crazy, huh! I thought I had broken it or burned out the pump motor. My "mistake" was not filling the water reservoir all the way to FULL. And it was making a horrible sound, too. Funny thing was, I could get steam to come out of the steam wand, but not the coffee maker. So I unplugged it, let it rest for awhile, read the (poorly written) directions again, and then made a second attempt. This time I filled the water tank completely full, turned it on, waited for the green light, and then flipped the switch. Success!...(Although it still makes the horrible grinding noise). I am currently looking for another (different model) espresso machine, I don't like this one AT ALL.
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I had the same problem, the machine made the pump noise but no coffee. The cause of the problem was the water tank was not seated properly. I pushed down the tank as far as it went and the problem was solved.
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just got mine out of the box and i'm having the same problem. the filter holder is hot, the steamer seems to be working, but water isn't going through. i thought i tamped the grounds too much, so i have now tried with a loose tamp and with no coffee grounds at all. All I get is a horrible noise. I'm very frustrated!
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Mine does the same thing, makes a loud clicking noise when mixing bread or thick cookie dough. Kitchenaid's response was: "The clicking noise is normal, especially under a heavy load." so it is a known problem. Personally, I would call this a design defect. No other motorized appliance I have ever used made noises unless it was broken. I may opt for a smaller model or a different brand.
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Machine always makes some noise. Maybe go to nespresso.com and find a place to see a demo first so you know what to expect.
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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...
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Hey Zandersmom,One suggestion is to replace the impeller, sometimes debris from the water column will get in between the rubber and the socket that the impeller sits in and throws off the alignment. Mine used to make a loud rattling noise, it was very annoying. Once I replaced the impeller, all was quite again. If everything else is intact and there are no operational issues, my best guess, its the impeller. Hope this helps.TG
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No, I don't know how to turn it off. It's the only annoying thing about the machine. I LOVE it! But the loud beeping is annoying. I have owned the machine over a month, I ignore it now.
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I don't think it is very noisy at all - you can definitely hear it perking while making coffee, but no noise at all when it is done.
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We have actually experienced the same issue with the banging sound. It isn't consistent from use to use or even within one session. It doesn't appear to alter the performance, but it is certainly annoying. It isn't clear what the cause is so I'm hoping it isn't causing internal damage to the machine.
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Yes, it's normal and makes more sounds when on strong setting. Makes good coffee, better than standard Keurig IMO.
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I had the same problem and was told by Keurig customer service to run a mixture of vinegar and water through the machine. That solved the problem. I can't recall the mix but Keurig should be able to assist
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my percolator is pretty loud also when brewing. seems normal although I cant hear mine "throughout the house"
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I have the same problem on my first one after 6 months, replaced it under warranty, and the new one starting having the same problem after 3 months. However I by chance found the fix to this problem as I suspect that it is caused by the steam built up if you left the machine on too long. Here is what I did: 1. Turn the switch to activate coffee/hot water flow. At this moment no water is delivered to the filter as stated in the problem. 2. Place a cup under the steamer wand. Rotate the steamer/water flow knob on top of the machine to deliver hot water from the steamer wand. There will be both water and steam coming out of the wand and the steam will make quite a bit of noise. Wait for all the steam to come out (and the noise should be gone) and only hot water is delivered. Rotate the knob to stop hot water delivery. 3. Now the hot water should be able to run though to the filter. You can turn the switch back to heat up mode to wait for the green LED before making coffee. Hope these steps help.
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it's just like a keurig when it gets to the end of the brewing process and pushes out the last of the hot water it can be loud in a very quiet environment. it's only a few seconds, but could be disturbing to some folks, I suppose.