Is this machine fairly quiet (ie: like the Shockspot) ... Or is it loud (ie: like a lawn mower)?
1808103
The machine is discreetly quiet and smooth running, but also powerful and can thrust from 100 to 300 thrusts per minute.
1716278
it's as loud as most other coffe grinders. I think my krups is quieter. I sometimes use a dish towel wrapped around the top and the motor (the bottom) to muffle the sound when we have guests. it will cut the decibel level in half.
143004
Its definitely not very loud. Just as loud or quiet as a good normal hand-held hair dryer.
2029675
I don't have another generator to compare it to, but it is pretty darn loud. Certainly louder than a walk-behind lawnmower.
21703
It is VERY quiet. Obviously the cutting action creates some noise. However, I have been attaching a shop vac to the unit. You will want to do the same in order to limit the sawdust. The vacuum makes the process loud. I hope you don't plan to watch TV or try to carry on a conversation instead of concentrating on your work! The machine is so quiet you can easily forget where the blade is and take off a few fingertips.
1136287
It is a lot quieter than a shopvac, and about aas loud as a cordless drill. It is not loud at all. No winch can be used for hours on end without stopping, it is not meant for that.
1522111
I don't think it's particularly loud but you might. It's located in our basement. I can hear it when it runs but it's not like it disturbs us or we can't talk over it if u know what I mean. Let me put it this way: the washing machine is way louder. I expect it to get a work out this week with all the snow melt. Glad to have it. Worked like a champ last spring. Good luck.
1740599
It's not quite as loud as a push mower but it's not too much quieter than a push mower either.
993426
Not loud at all. This is part of the reason I bought it as well. Probably quieter than a typical coffee pot.
1568143
Very "quiet" for it's size. NOT as noisy or loud as a Briggs & Stratton push or riding lawn mower. It is governed at a constant speed (noise level & pitch). I cannot hear mine (8,000 watts) in the house. I can hear it if I stand in the enclosed porch (which it is just outside of). Standing right in front of the exhaust you can carry-on a "normal" coversation. I would compare the noise level to that of my step-father's honda riding mower (very quiet mower). We are extreamly happy with this unit. No complaint what-so-ever. Installation is a snap, very basic and easy (using the transfer switch reccomended). Very "quiet" for it's size. NOT as noisy or loud as a Briggs & Stratton push or riding lawn mower. It is governed at a constant speed (noise level & pitch). I cannot hear mine (8,000 watts) in the house. I can hear it if I stand in the enclosed porch (which it is just outside of). Standing right in front of the exhaust you can carry-on a "normal" coversation. I would compare the noise level to that of my step-father's honda riding mower (very quiet mower). We are extreamly happy with this unit. No complaint what-so-ever. Installation is a snap, very basic and easy (using... » Read More Very "quiet" for it's size. NOT as noisy or loud as a Briggs & Stratton push or riding lawn mower. It is governed at a constant speed (noise level & pitch). I cannot hear mine (8,000 watts) in the house. I can hear it if I stand in the enclosed porch (which it is just outside of). Standing right in front of the exhaust you can carry-on a "normal" coversation. I would compare the noise level to that of my step-father's honda riding mower (very quiet mower). We are extreamly happy with this unit. No complaint what-so-ever. Installation is a snap, very basic and easy (using the transfer switch reccomended). « Show Less
1311183
Yes, it is fairly quiet....my problem with this dryer is that it literally fell apart in less than a year...the plastic cracked around the nozzle and became dangerous to use...I buy Solano hair dryers..they are the only dryer that I know of that will be repaired by the manufacturer for life. I was very disappointed in the TOOLS hair dryer.
2198087
It is somewhat loud. The higher the setting, the louder. I use it in my garage and it works well.
2001089
It's much quieter than many other machines. It's not silent, but it's certainly not loud.
1441108
Fairly noisy. I would not recommend this machine. Mine is 4 months old and going back to the shop for the 3rd time.
1671917
It makes a lot less noise than a typical Contractor-type generator however it makes more noise than my wife's sewing machine. Seriously when I take it camping I just set the generator up at the front of my truck and run a cord to the back of the truck and I hardly hear it.
2135242
I think it's a bit louder than a lawn mower but it's tough to say. Lawnmowers eventually get turned off. I had this thing running for three days so it can wear on your ears. When I first fired it up during hurricane Irene I opened my garage door a bit so that the exhaust would vent outside. It was mostly inside though. It is NOT waterproof so you have to figure something out - front porch, build and enclosure or something.
1143132
The noise level is moderate and what would be expected for what the machine does. The noise has not been an issue for me.