Richie C. posted:Are there some brands that are quieter than others ?
Yes, there certainly are. The Frigidaire unit I bought last year is the most quiet dehumidifier I have ever owned, but of course it does make some noise when running (very little noise if the fan is set at its low setting). I have no problem watching TV or listening to music or the radio in the lounge area adjacent to the train room. I leave the dehumidifier on 24/7 in the warm weather months here in Ohio. No big impact on my electric bill.