Does the electrostatic component make noise? I recently returned a Fellowes purifier because it made an annoying high-pitched buzz
65011
I've never heard any buzzing or "electrical noise". There's normal fan noise on the higher settings. It's virtually inaudible on the lower two settings.
65012
Very quiet. Made to run on lower settings.Best i have ever owned.And i have owned a lot of other ones over the last 30 years.Great product.
65013
Not at all. On the first 3 settings you can not hear it at all. On the fourth setting you can hear airflow as you would from a fan on high but still not noisy. It is so quite and works so well I just ordered a second one for another room in my house. 100% happy with this product
65014
There is no noise at all on lower speeds. On high you do hear the fan but it is not annoying in the least.
65015
we love our bluairs. We have one in each of our kids rooms and they are very quiet.
65016
this is very quiet when on setting 1 or 2 -- but can be a bit noisier when on higher settings. works perfectly well on low settings. no buzz
65017
Mine started making a high pitched, loud, random squeak after about a year- just beyond warranty of course. I've written the company but no response yet- I've changed the filters and kept the unit really clean- very frustrating...
65018
I do not hear any significant noise from my Blueair purifier except when the fan is turned on to the highest or second highest speeds. At these speeds, you can hear the fan, but the noise is still much less than most purifiers which I have had.
65019
At high power levels there is a hum. At lower levels there is little or no noise.
123128
Mine has a very faint ticking (electric discharge) noise when in ionization mode. But it is hardly audible from 2 feet away. Manual says it is normal. As the noise does not increase or decrease and disappears once you push ion button, i too believe it is normal.
996968
That's kind of what I had. But it wasn't a steady buzz - more like a loud 60 Hz humm. I even tried to move it as far from the TV as I could. I was thinking there was some sort of interference, and separation might help. But no. Amazon is great about returns. This is first time I had a problem with a purchase.
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@ SummerOneThanks for your input on this. Seems like the newer manufactured units are less prone to buzzing than the older ones. Also, seems like the buzzing on your first one was caused by the damage if it was a really loud buzz that you were hearing.I'm getting my panel replaced in January and will let y'all know if mine stops buzzing or not.
1457405
Some times the crackling noise just means it needs to be cleaned. However, I did have a different crackling noise start on mine a little while back, and when I took it in for service, they had to replace some kind of electrical box inside the unit. It was covered under the warranty, so it didn't cost anything, but it was a fire hazard. So if cleaning the unit doesn't stop the crackling, don't wait--go ahead and take it in for service.
705912
Mine started with a high pitched buzzing noise and now after 4 months the motor is not running right and mist output is low. I am having it replaced as I like the features. If I get one that works and does not make the noise, I will be very happy! :)
705909
I have not really noticed a noise, but I also use it for the most part in a room that always has an air filter running. I would have to try it out in a "silent" room to be certain. Like the others said, I am sure Amazon would replace it for you!
1362203
I have the same problem, and it usually does this while I have the unit running for more then a day straight. I think it is some kind of vibration from the motor and the plastic. I'm not too happy with this filter after having it for three months. My allergies seem worse then ever, and I've replaced the prefilter and have vacuumed the HEPA filter.
1807194
No I have not noticed any strange noise in mine. Sounds like yours is defective.
1585448
If the noise is persistent, you have a problem. I hear the noise during the self cleaning occassionally.
1289048
There is no noise unless you use the battery operated blower and even then it's a low hum. I've only used the blower once as I don't feel it's needed.
566164
lThe unit will make a high pitched sound when it needs to be cleaned, but my suggestion is, while you are dusting or at least once a month take the unit and clean it too. I am delighted with this product, and when you do clean it do it with a damp paper towel, you will notice that it will be BLACK, and be sure to clean the little filter at the top too. Don't touch the black crap, it's like printer toner and is hard to get off.
1313937
It does buzz ever so slightly. It actually sounds like power transistors oscillating (like high frequency switching). Anyway, it makes it dependent on the load. The cleaner the item being switched, the less noise. I had a lamp w/ a bad bulb, and it made more more noise than when I switched to a different bulb. Honestly, I really don't notice it unless I'm really looking. It's a great switch.
583841
My unit does not make a loud buzzing sound but does have a slight humming sound from fan operating similar to a computer. Call tech support, they are awesome
999125
Tried mine last night for the first time, makes so much noise that I had to go back to my old unit. Will try again in a different area and see if that helps
1556366
Hello Kitcat, Thank you for contacting Tools for Wellness! The VI-2500 does have a subtle whisping noise and sometimes you'll get what sounds like a crackling noise. Its not particularly loud but is some what noticeable. Most ionizers have the same type of sound. If its loud you may have a defective unit. Let us know if we can help. Thank you!
1335458
No, my unit does NOT make such a sound. I DO think it is faulty. Please return it, ASAP, but be sure you tell them why.