We use a 20"20" window fan for cooling at night in our bedroom. Do you consider this noisier than a window fan? Or a husband's snoring? :0)
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I prefer the noise of the air-conditioner to the noise of my husband snoring. In fact, I don't notice his snoring with the unit on. I can sleep with the unit noise. I can't sleep through his snoring. Sometimes, I'm not sure which is the greater advantage -- the cooler air, or masking annoying sounds. I am a very light sleeper, and I suffer from two sleep disorders, so anything that masks distractions is good. I don't have window fans, so I can't compare the noise levels. Again, it's a constant noise that I found easy to adjust to and sleep through. I sleep better with it than without it. People are different, though, so if you can't sleep through any noises, you may not like it. I prefer the noise of the air-conditioner to the noise of my husband snoring. In fact, I don't notice his snoring with the unit on. I can sleep with the unit noise. I can't sleep through his snoring. Sometimes, I'm not sure which is the greater advantage -- the cooler air, or masking annoying sounds. I am a very light sleeper, and I suffer from two sleep disorders, so anything that masks distractions is good. I don't have window fans, so I can't compare the noise levels. Again, it's a constant noise that I found easy to adjust to and sleep through. I sleep better with it than without it.... » Read More I prefer the noise of the air-conditioner to the noise of my husband snoring. In fact, I don't notice his snoring with the unit on. I can sleep with the unit noise. I can't sleep through his snoring. Sometimes, I'm not sure which is the greater advantage -- the cooler air, or masking annoying sounds. I am a very light sleeper, and I suffer from two sleep disorders, so anything that masks distractions is good. I don't have window fans, so I can't compare the noise levels. Again, it's a constant noise that I found easy to adjust to and sleep through. I sleep better with it than without it. People are different, though, so if you can't sleep through any noises, you may not like it. « Show Less
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I would but the noise of this unit comperable to the snoring. But it's a constant drone white noise that most people would get used to.
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Well, weird as it may seem, I am looking for a fan that actually makes a noticeable hum/sound. We use it as a sound conditioner and to drown out external noise when sleeping. Does anyone know of one that would meet that requirement? Ours is about to quit, and it is not the time of year to find one in a retail store. Thank you.
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Compared to what? You will certainly hear it running. It is louder than a ceiling fan. It doesn't keep me awake, though, and I am right smack next to it at night, so I can hog all the cold air.
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I don't think that fan is going to be loud enough. The sole purpose is to use in a camping sleeping mode.treat your tinitius and get s good night sleep
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It is louder then I would have wanted it but it cools a room down and has a strong wind flow. So that overrides any noise issue I have. When watching tv and it is on Low it is fine but if you put it up to high then you might want to put the volume up. It does not bother me when sleeping as it acts as White Noise and is easy to sleep/rest to.
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Haven't had any problems with ours,,, right in our bedroom, very quiet. You might try checking to make sure it is installed securely, and not rattling on the window frame. Also check to be sure no packing material has fallen into where the fan is located.
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I use this in addition to a small, cheap as possible, black fan. I usually buy one at Target, etc. and stay away from the ones that say "quiet operation." Ha. By itself, it's loud, but noise levels are obviously different per house/apartment/city, etc. With both things, I usually don't hear a thing!
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Wrt the first part of the question, I have the fan about 8' from me when watching television and the noise level is quite low. I'm somewhat hard of hearing so I suspect it would be quiet enough for you. As for sleeping, the high speed does generate a soothing level of white noise in my bedroom, just as you want. I move it to that room when I go to sleep.
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"Very loud"? I owned two of these after trying out three different brands/models in the last five years, and both were average noise level of a desktop computer fan. I would say if the noise you're hearing resembles something louder than a desktop computer running, then some thing is up. Good luck!
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I bought this fan for that same reason. It isn't as big as I wanted, but it makes an okay sound. However, it doesn't cover outside noise as well as I would like, so I would try to get something bigger. Hope my answer didn't come too late!
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Ha-Ha! Never thought of that. Mine isn't as loud - perhaps because I used foam on all 4 sides (the peel'n'stick type) on the window itself. Yes, there is noise - the unit is pretty basic (and I knew this) - but the price was good, so I balanced out the noise with $ savings. Also, it seems that the unit is pretty crudely built, so maybe there are noise levels which vary from unit to unit. It runs well, for me. I also live in NYC, so noise isn't an issue, it's a daily lifestyle.
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I assume you mean noise rather than nose. I don't know the decibels, but it doesn't seem to be unusually noisy to me. We have ours in a window close to the TV, and we only have to turn up the volume several notches. On low fan speed it is very quiet and shouldn't disturb sleep.
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It is kinda noisy. I have it in my dining room and not bedroom so have not tried to sleep with it on. Noise depends on the level of diffusion that it is set to.
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No louder then a window mounted A/C unit. The bedroom is where I use my Whynter unit, for me the unit doesn't effect my sleep.
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Actually, it is a pretty quiet little fan--even on high. If you need a lot of ambient noise, I would look elsewhere. If you only need a little and you are able to position it close to your head when you sleep, it may work fine.
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it's a bit noisy especially when the condenser is working. we sleep with it in our bedroom and we are able to sleep fine. the unit really cools!
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The only sound from the unit is the sound of moving air. I have worked in sound before. If you intent to use the fan to make noise, like a fan sound to sleep by, I would not recommend it for that use. It is to quite. If you intend to use it for cooling equipment, I would recommend it for that use. I use it on my laptop computer. With it being that close I can hear it, but it is not too distracting.