Is it louder than other vacuums? I heard Orecks are loud.
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Not louder at all. Of course you won't use a vacuum while somebody is sleeping. ;)
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No. mine is not loud at all. The suction is very strong so you have to be careful when vacuuming.
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I have not found this to be so. In fact, this model replaces an older Oreck that is now assigned garage duty. It is definitely quieter. It is also much quieter than the hoover wind tunnel that I just threw out because of faulty hosing. All vacuums make noise. At least this one is not deafening and it is a breeze to use. Go to an Oreck store and try it first if you still have doubts. However, if you decide to buy, Amazon's pricing is much better. Hope this helps.
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Sorry to take so long -- we were away for awhile. The only comparison I can make is with our old 1980 Hoover Power Drive Upright -- which seems to be twice as loud as the new Oreck. Our Oreck isn't very loud when on a carpet. Running on the hardwood floors and/or tile produces more noise of course. Hope that helps.
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All vacuums are not quiet. My Electrolux is just as loud. I'm not a fan of up rights but it serves the purpose at our cabin's. It is light weight and easy to move.
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If you find a vacuum that's not loud, please let me know. I've never been able to find one.
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Hey Joe.....I would say louder then a regular car vacuum for sure....I use mine with close neighbors and no complaints.....I will say....if you have it on warp 10....i.e both engines I wear earplugs when doing my wheels....its so powerful that it creates a high pitch.....other parts of the car its all good....Ive actually used it on one engine for body of car 2 engines for wheels.....bottom line it REALLY WORKS....but it is loud on both engines.....need anymore info Joe Im glad to help....Im a maniac about how I keep my automobiles and this was a great edition....plus ear plugs....remember even if it is a little noisy...it gets the job done REAL REAL FAST.
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No, not loud at all. Just a low level vacuum noise. Your poor doggy! :( MY cat always hides whenever I vacuum!
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Not quiet for sure but probably no noisier than other vacuum cleaners I've had other past 20 years. I definitely would not use it late at night or early morning so as not to disturb apartment neighbors.
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It sounds like any other vacuum I have ever had. It does a great job tho, and has very powerful suction. I love it.
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It sounds like a vacuum cleaner. It's maybe a little noisier than some hand-held vacs because it is more powerful, but I don't think it's dramatically louder.
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It's not noiseless but quieter than the Kenmore upright I had before this. There's less noise when using just the hose with cleaning attachments rather than the full vacuum.
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I don't think it's as loud as a normal full-size vacuum cleaner, but it's not quiet either. I'd say it's noise level is pretty standard for dust busters.
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Dear Anne,I have yet to find a vacuum cleaner which is quiet. I do not think that this model is any noisier than any other but, of course, you may disagree.I recommend that you do what my wife and I do: use ear plugs while vacuuming. Yes, this can be annoying, but it is better than possibly damaging your hearing. (My wife wears ear plugs when using a blow-dryer too.)Meanwhile, this vacuum cleans like a champ. Don't you agree?I hope this answer helps you.Lawrence H. Bulk
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No this vacuum is at a decent noise level. I mean it's still a vacuum so it's not quiet. But not loud either.
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Very quiet and much more suction than any other vacuum I've owned (last one was an Oreck)
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I don't know exactly, but it is loud. Not ear-splitting loud though. I wouldn't let the noise level deter me from buying this vacuum. Like most of the smaller vacuums, it runs a bit hot, but it doesn't bother me as I usually stop before doing all of my vacuuming.
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Yes it is very quiet. I am up early and like to "vacuum" before I leave. My downstairs neighbors never even hear it.
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I do not know. I am sure you could find out from the manufacturer. No louder than any vacuum I have ever owned (usually Hoover).
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No, it is not but it's a great commercial vacuum. I have 3 different Oreck's for my home and they are great, but tis commercial one is much more powerful/
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Well it is noisey but I can't tell how noisey her's is. It's not as noisey as my old vacuum but it's definitely not quiet. I wouldn't recommend you buying this vacuum either way. It's not very good and is overpriced.