Is this unit considered loud? I keep reading reviews that describe as a hairdryer. I can't imagine sitting in a room watching tv or trying to sleep
354192
It's not LOUD, but it's not dead silent. I love it. It doesn't interfere with my tv viewing or sleeping. I HIGHLY recommend it.
354193
I don't think it's loud especially when compared to other types of heaters. I've had several heaters of different types over the years & this one is definitely a lot quieter than any other I've owned with the exception of a dish type which didn't have any kind of fan. The only thing that's loud on this is after it cycles down it does make a distinct "pop" when it shuts itself completely off. Any heater with a fan is going to make some noise but this is by far much quieter than most.
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What has Watts got to do with this? I was seeking "quiet". I had a dryer that was labeled and was quiet. When I wanted to get a new dryer, I sought the quietest dryer I could find and one that was endorsed by those who had purchased the same dryer. I did buy it and it was the quietest dryer. Both dryers, regardless of wattage, dry hair the same and there is no noticeable difference, and they are both quiet, the newest one the more quiet than the older one. And that's why I bought "this one".
374331
Maybe the sound varies by device. The unit I have is NOT loud. It's actually softer than average. I use it only if I'm going to be in the same room with it.
920283
I think you might have received a faulty one. Mine isn't too loud...I would say it is a little quieter than my hairdryer
109153
I just put it in my 2 year old's room. It's not without noise. Its an ac. However, imo it's a little quiter then the AC in our bedroom. Can u hear this ac , absolutely. Is it quiter then others, I think def think so. I would reccomend buying it.
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It happened I have a sound level meter. I measured it by simulating the distance between the hairdryer and my ear, it measured around 70 to 74. If I point directly at the vent, it rised closed to 80 db. But remind you the noise is soft lower pitch, not like those cheaper ones as if you are hearing a siren!
1351433
I also want it loud..I had a small cleaner that died last night......I did not sleep at all......Went to sears today and picked up this unit...I wish it was a little louder...But its ok....
656498
Noise is to be expected. It doesn't bother me. I just increase the volume on my TV or speaker a little when styling. It's not as loud as a blow dryer. I use this hot air brush every time I wash! The style lasts until I wash again. I use a large barrel curling iron for touch ups in between. You should use a thermal styling spray...makes a huge difference! I get tons of compliments on my full, shiny hair! The "brush" on the hot air brush controls hair well, but make sure to comb your hair out first. I hope this helps!
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Its VERY quite on fan, I would say on par with a split unit, even for a noise sensitive person like me (noise level is the only thing I look at when getting AC unit for bedroom), but when the compressor is running it does make a louder noise. I sleep with earplugs regardless, this is the only unit that won't wake me up at night.
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Hi Diana. On a scale of 1-10 where 10 is super loud---this drier is a 5. Not super quiet but also not super loud. It is a really good drier. It is very light and the air flow is very powerful.
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I would say it is loud if set to highest setting. There are 6 settings. Mine is set to 4. I also have extentions so it rings in multiple rooms. I have them set at different levels.
43443
It is much more quiet than the average hair dryer. I purchased and returned a few hair dryers before I found this one because they were all too loud. This one is quiet, lightweight, and the high heat setting is very hot.
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I just measured with sound meter lite app on my phone and it was 87 decibals. It showed hair dryers can be up to 90 so guess it isn't as loud as others might be. I have ringing in my ears so I'm more sensitive to loud sounds. It is a great hair dryer.
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No, not a quiet dryer. It is just as loud as my other two full size dryers. Maybe even a bit louder than one of them.
625183
I do not consider the unit to be loud. It does run a fan continuously to move the air in the room so it does not turn off very much. The unit has an energy star rating. Love the unit - - seems to be one of the best that I've encountered.
1235257
We are using it in a salon atmosphere where blow dryers are going throughout the day, so I had not noticed if there was much "noise" coming from the unit. Also, we keep it in the back of the salon where it is coolest in the winter. It doesn't appear to be loud but yes, I can hear it blowing when I am close by. Being I'm not in a quiet environment I'm not sure this answer is going to be much help. Have a nice day.
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No it is quite loud. I have had mine for two years and the noise is the biggest disappointment. I don't know how it compares to other A/C units as this my first one but I have to almost double the volume of my TV to be able to hear it.