Noise

[mtsujimoto]

I am new to this site, however I have been using a cpap since 2007. Noise always has been an issue for me: mask leaks, loud whispers and rumblings from my machine. Anyway, I was on vacation last week and tried something new in the hotel room. I placed a full-size bathroom towel (folded a couple of times) over my machine, leaving the back open where hose and exhaust chamber are located. In addition, when I got home I placed a hand towel (folded once) underneath the machine as we have hard wood floors. This has been a great solution to mute much of the sound which usually seems to cause me irritaiton in the middle of the night.

[jweeks]

Hi,

Two things that help me...

1) I set my machine on a mouse pad to give it some isolation from the furniture.
2) Keep the machine low, below the level of your mattress. That way, the noise gets absorbed by the mattress and bed covers.

One issue that I haven't found a good solution for is a mechanical rumble that comes through the hose. If I lay sideways with my ear to my pillow, I hear a rumble that is transmitted through the hose. Fortunately, I fall asleep pretty quickly, and once I get to sleep, the noise doesn't bother me.

-john-

[Slartybartfast]

If you're sensitive to noise, consider placing a fan on low speed somewhere in the room blowing in a direction that won't bother you. The broad spectrum noise the fan creates is very effective at drowning out sounds and you should quickly get used to the sound.

[Pachyderm's Nose]

Hi,

Two things that help me...

1) I set my machine on a mouse pad to give it some isolation from the furniture.
2) Keep the machine low, below the level of your mattress. That way, the noise gets absorbed by the mattress and bed covers.

One issue that I haven't found a good solution for is a mechanical rumble that comes through the hose. If I lay sideways with my ear to my pillow, I hear a rumble that is transmitted through the hose. Fortunately, I fall asleep pretty quickly, and once I get to sleep, the noise doesn't bother me.

-john-

Are you sure that rumble is not the the vent blowing on sheets or pillows?

[xenablue]

I would consider placing your machine above floor level if I read your post correctly. Even if you are meticulously clean, dust is picked up by the air intake, and if your machine is on the floor then you won't be receiving the best air possible.

Regarding the noise - we sleep with a box fan on all night which mutes all sorts of noises outside, as well as my CPAP machine. I love the fan as it also provides some air movement, depending on how it's directed.

cheers,
xena

[jencat824]

For us to help each other best, it helps if you register & under the User Control Panel put the name of your machine & mask, so that with every thread we see your info & don't have to refer back to other posts to keep up. (note the blue type below our posts).

Thanks & welcome to the forum!
Jen

[cosmo]

I wouldn't cover the CPAP machine with towels. Heat is one of the primary killers of electronics. There's a fair bit of electronic components in the machines.

[SMenasco]

I doubt that covering the machine with towels will damage the electronics. I've had my honking ResMed goose covered with a pillow for over a year. That's the only way I can stay in the room with it.

[Heavylids]

I wouldn't cover the CPAP machine with towels. Heat is one of the primary killers of electronics. There's a fair bit of electronic components in the machines.

Good advice.