This unit is SO quiet! The running water is louder than the unit working. We have been very happy with our unit, we use it for a good variety food garbage and this disposal has handled it all, very well! I haven't experienced any drain clogging, where our old unit would have been backed up by now. We enjoy the fact that we can talk while it is running. We, no, I enjoy the fact that I am not unclogging a drain constantly! We are very happy!