Does it make a lot of noise? Can it be used inside a loft?
1382603
I wouldn't call it "noise". This heater makes the kind of sound I would expect from a powerful fan pushing air out. I have two of these, exact same model, and highly recommend them for greenhouse or garage use. Why not in a loft? A bit unconventional, but if it's warmth that's your goal, it should work.
1382604
I installed heaters in work shop and basement and don't even know they are running. owner very happy with installation.
1382605
It makes about the same amount of noise as a fan. It doesn't bother me in my studio, but I like white noise.
1382606
I cannot accurately respond to this question. I have just finished the wiring in my shop with a new 100 amp subpanel and have five 240 volt circuits, all running through EMT. Now I must install this King heater. From all the reviews, it is quiet and definitely puts out more than sufficient heat for my woodshop. Give me a week or so and I will have it operational and be happy to answer your question.
1382607
Your questions are both relative to individual tastes, but I don't consider this heater to be noisy at all. Because it has a fan inside it to push the air through, there is sound involved, but in my opinion, it is quite similar to the sound of a small personal fan that you might use in an office or cubicle (you know the kind, the plastic $20 desk top fan).Using this heater inside a loft is also subject to personal taste. If you are looking for aesthetics, this unit may not be suitable (it's a HEATER for pete's sake), but if you are looking for function over looks, it should work just fine as long as it is properly installed. Your questions are both relative to individual tastes, but I don't consider this heater to be noisy at all. Because it has a fan inside it to push the air through, there is sound involved, but in my opinion, it is quite similar to the sound of a small personal fan that you might use in an office or cubicle (you know the kind, the plastic $20 desk top fan).Using this heater inside a loft is also subject to personal taste. If you are looking for aesthetics, this unit may not be suitable (it's a HEATER for pete's sake), but if you are looking for function over looks, it should work... » Read More Your questions are both relative to individual tastes, but I don't consider this heater to be noisy at all. Because it has a fan inside it to push the air through, there is sound involved, but in my opinion, it is quite similar to the sound of a small personal fan that you might use in an office or cubicle (you know the kind, the plastic $20 desk top fan).Using this heater inside a loft is also subject to personal taste. If you are looking for aesthetics, this unit may not be suitable (it's a HEATER for pete's sake), but if you are looking for function over looks, it should work just fine as long as it is properly installed. « Show Less
1382608
It's a very quiet unit, making only the sound of a small fan. The included instructions specify how to locate in a building with regard to ceiling height and distance from floor to heater. I installed it lower than what the instructions said, because my custom location required it. The main thing is, as always, to keep combustables a good distance away
1135488
In decibles? Not sure. The fan on high speed is louder than I thought it would be, but still not very loud for how much air is flowing through it. It depends on your placement also - in a small space it will seem louder than in a larger space. The noise doesn't bother me though, and I certainly don't need ear protection to be around it. Mine is in my basement attached to the ceiling joists, and I can't hear it at all in the room above.
1001487
its very quiet. if you put your ear up to it... you hear a slight and continuous buzz. so, in an otherwise silent bedroom, it might be noticeable and irritating until you tune it out (if you can)... but all conventional outside and most conventional inside applications it will be unnoticeable.
1716009
It's not very quiet, but it's not as loud as my window unit. My son uses this New Air portable unit in his room and he said it doesn't really bother him while he's sleeping.
1598888
Yes, it is very quiet. It has 3 fan speeds. I have it in a bedroom, so to make it even quieter I put a strip of heavy felt on the sill to cut down on the compressor noise.
671753
Ummm.. It is defnitely loud enough for an apartment.. My apartment is just about 900 sqft.. But if you have huge spaces and you want the sound everywhere perhaps something additional will suit you..
801842
I had no problem with noise from the unit. Even slept with it in a small bedroom and was surprised I didn't notice it after a short while. It is rated for 800 square ft. which meant I had to move it around until the problem resolved, but that was my fault for not paying attention to the details. Otherwise very pleased with the product. Hope this helps.
2184187
There is some squeeking, but certainly not louder than if you had the tv on or music playing in the apartment. Great for small places because it can fold and slide under a bed or behind a couch. It does take some effort to get it closed and opened.
1143513
I live in a small studio loft and have one of these both upstairs and downstairs. I would imagine it will not suffice for a large home, however I feel some humidity supplied is better than none.
1771235
The noise from this fan is simply the sound of the air being blown, and it is louder than a cheaper/plastic fan because it is more powerful. This fan is not noisy in any other, annoying way - no rattling or clicking or other annoying noises I have experienced in the past with cheaper/plastic fans. This is just pure wind sound. Do be aware though, this is an industrial-strength fan so it is significantly more powerful -- and therefore the wind sound is louder -- than typical home fans. So it would not be ideal for a small space -- it is too powerful, will blow papers around, would be too loud if you're too close and trying to listen to something else. It's better suited for a larger space -- I needed it for a large space that is hard to cool in the summer, and it really makes a world of difference. It is exactly what I needed. So just keep in mind that this is a more powerful, industrial-strength fan and consider the space where you want to use it and whether you think it could help you or if you think it might be too much power for your needs. It is an excellent fan, and I am extremely pleased with it -- no complaints; it has rubber feet which helps keep it from moving around and which also helps protect your floor (if you have nice hardwood floors). I definitely recommend it if you are going to use it in a decent-size space.
1995633
The fan does make noise - it's not a silent runner. We use it in the basement as well.
1075620
no, it's not quiet enough for an office. i use it in my bedroom for the noise.
1940965
Yes. I live in a second floor apartment and it doesn't disturb anyone downstairs. It's very quiet.
159791
I don't think it is very quiet, making a sort of chugging/humming sound. I'm noise sensitive, so it would bother me if someone was near me while they were using it. If you were in another room, I don't think it could be heard, however.
1122549
I have it in a very small office and the only noise you hear is a small clink noise when it starts and stops. otherwise it is very quiet. alot quieter than my large frige at home.
873519
It would depeand on what speed you had it on. I don't fine to be noise at all. though I do not have it in the bed room. on low speed it is very quite. although at any speed, I hardly notice that it is there. this is my second year with the humidifier, and one of the best buys in humidfiers I have made.
518675
Not at all. It is the least noisy of any fan heater that I've owned or that I've seen in other's houses. Can be used in any setting - office, bedroom, nursery, etc. - without being distracting.