What is the noise level and how easy/difficult is it to open?
1784012
Noise level is average. My mother-in-law is 86 and she doesn't have trouble opening it. The only problem she has is resetting the clock.
1784013
This microwave is not loud. I am sensitive to noises, so if it were annoying I would notice! The door is easily opened. You simply pull the handle.
1784014
This microwave seems fairly quiet to me. I don't notice it one way or the other (which is good!). I think it's super easy to open - the main reason I bought it was because of the handle. I've had the same type of door on another version, but the door was very heavy and when you pulled on it sometimes the whole microwave moved! That doesn't happen with this one. PS - I used to have trouble resetting the clock also until I realized I thought it was more complicated than it is. It's actually very easy!!
1784015
Not noisy. Easy to open. Big reason for buying was the handle. Push button doors are terrible.
1986307
Very subjective, but I'd say it's closer to the "virtually silent" end rather than "really noisy."It's not loud at all.
1501339
Not very noisy at all. Since I use it outside, what little sound it produces is not a problem.
1113980
Not too loud at all...I'd characterize it as a moderate humming noise that I don't find offensive...I've traveled with it only once and the noise level was very tolerable
1774929
I will check tonight when I'm home. I don't recall it being hard to open but I'll look carefully.
1565004
I think its easy - but not so easy that my toddler can figure it out. You have to slide a button and lift the gate to swing it open. It swings in both directions, which is nice. To close it, you just have to lift the gate and lower it just right over the latch so it clicks. Occasionally there's some maneuvering to get it closed because of also needing to line up a piece of plastic on the bottom of the gate with the bar across the gate opening, but nothing that has every annoyed me in the slightest.
1607620
It has all functions and even a power level you can change down from 100 to whatever level you need use. As far as a noise level it is no louder than any other one I have owned.
321600
Noise level is about like any other blender. Easy to clean, dishwasher safe. I LOVE MINE!!!
1159784
Noise level is moderate. You can hear it when it is going but it is still comfortable to watch TV in my basement where the unit is. You can control the noise level by adjusting the fan speed.
33971
I would rate the noise level as medium. Not exactly noisy, but not whisper quiet. It's a great machine. Very efficient and worth the money. Great suction power.
1439480
It's not noisy but not perfectly quiet. Just a low humming sound. I have used it in my bedroom and it did not keep my awake but some people are more sensitive to sounds than others.
1211869
The noise level is very acceptable, considering the fact that you have no electric.Solid generator. Bought mine 6 yrs ago, money well spent.
1044853
I would say the noise level is about the same as others. Maybe just ever so slightly quieter. I bought it because it is very light in weight.
803369
I did not notice any crinkly loud sound, so I'm gonna say no. It makes a sound when your first opening it up, but nothing loud. I, too,am very happy with it!
968619
the noise level is quiet. we have ordered several since employees like the unit so well. hope this helps. fits great under the desks
1141753
Hi Saven,It is not noisy at all. If you are going to use it as a freezer only, make sure to set the temperature on freezer.
94527
This was an upgrade from a belt driven opener. It is MUCH quieter but also much slower. It takes about 20 seconds to open and about the same time to close.