Evy

I needed a machine that would sew easily through denim and multiple layers of fabric and batting. My Kenmore just didn't do it. I bought a Singer 44S heavy duty machine and it's really loud. It doesn't have a knocking or "clunking" noise, just a loud motor noise. I know it's threaded properly, I'm using the proper bobbin and am wondering if the noise is just the heavier motor. The machine sews beautifully and boy is it fast! There's no complaint about that.
Any ideas would be appreciated. Maybe it will get quieter with use?
Thanks

Iceblossom

Probably just loud. My hubby mentions that my new machine is much quieter than my old work horse. I never really noticed.

The last thing to try is different needles, it might make a difference or it might not.

SusieQOH

My first machine was a Kenmore. It worked fine but was loud from day one.

Tartan

​Probably the heavy duty motor is just louder. Put it on a solid surface with a machine pad under it to reduce vibrations and get your self some ear plugs. No use making your hearing loss worse. (Everyone over 40 has some hearing loss)

Onebyone

I think it's the motor and the heavier guts in the machine all working at the same time. In classes or workshops the loud machines are not a big issue but the machine that ding or chime all the time drive most up the wall. I see others grimace with that constant sound so I know it isn't just me.

Jordan

I had a kenmore as my first sewing machine and it was a real work horse but it was loud too. If you are happy with the sewing performance then I think the noise won't bother you.

juliasb

So many things can make a machine loud. Starting with how it is manufactured and the machine is just plain loud right out the door. Other things from the motor to the bobbin casing can cause noise. Another thing is lint that causes friction and can make noise. From what you have shared I would be going with manufactured noise.

Macybaby

I have an industrial Juki with a servo motor - it's one of the quietest machines I have. The motor is under the table to the back so much farther away from my ears than on the typical machine.

My new embroidery machine is very quiet - as long as I shut off all the "noises" it makes for warnings and such. I'm also the type that turns off the speakers on my computer unless I need to listen to something.

Watson

Are you sure all the oiling points are well-oiled? This can make a machine run loud if they are dry.

Watson

Peckish

This is exactly what I was thinking. If it's a new machine, it's entirely possible it's been sitting on the shelf long enough to need a dab. Check your manual first to see if it is the kind that needs oil (some say not to oil because they're self-oiling and sealed).

I'm pretty good about oiling my machine, but I realized last night that I couldn't remember the last time I'd oiled it. Gave it a few drops and was so astonished at how much quieter it was, I had to keep checking to make sure it hadn't come unthreaded.