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APC 1100 Va UPS Fan making Noise

11 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/apc-1100-va-ups-fan-making-noise.153773/

v2kisad
v2kisad Original post #1
Mar 8, 2012 at 12:23 AM
I recently purchased a APC 1100 Va UPS. There's a fan at the back of the UPS which is making quite a bit of noise. Infact my cabinet with multiple fans runs quieter and the only noise that i hear is the one from UPS Fan in my computer room.

I'm not sure if its normal or should i get it checked by an APC Engineer.Would appreciate if someone can comment on this.
S
Mar 8, 2012 at 1:38 PM
Yes, Check with an APC engineer. APC has an amazing customer support, so don't worry. They will replace your UPS if found any defect. I got my UPS replaced twice!
v2kisad
v2kisad #3
Mar 8, 2012 at 2:23 PM
Thanks.Just raised a complaint call with thier support.
Faun
Faun #4
Mar 8, 2012 at 5:12 PM
I go the same problem. Got replacement but still it's the same.
A
Mar 8, 2012 at 5:13 PM
its normal.............. bearing it for 8 months.......:lol:
ithehappy
Mar 8, 2012 at 6:19 PM
Quite amusing how some people inform totally misleading informations without even owning the product!
Anyway, its completely NORMAL. When the UPS isn't fully charged, or running on low charge the fan will spin and you'll hear sound definitely, that's why you can see 44 dB noise mentioned in spec. But when the unit is charged it won't sound.
v2kisad
v2kisad #7
Mar 8, 2012 at 6:36 PM
Well mine seems to be making the noise consistently.Dont think full charge or less charge is having any impact on it in my case.My pc does run non stop though,guess it could be the load.
Anyways am not an expert.It might well be a normal thing but will for the engineer's word since I have already raised a complaint.
Ishu Gupta
Mar 8, 2012 at 11:57 PM
It makes noise when
Its charging Battery
Its on Battery power
Internal Temp is >40C. (Almost always in India, I guess.)
On lot of load.

Mine is always whirring too. :(
tkin
tkin #9
Mar 9, 2012 at 12:10 AM
Its normal, happens to me as well.
Tenida
Tenida #10
Mar 9, 2012 at 12:13 AM
Its normal.Its noises when charging.
Nerevarine
Jul 29, 2018 at 2:04 PM
Sorry for bumping an extremely old thread but I bought this ups and noticed this problem too.
When the ups is off after running a while, fan still continues to run and pump out hot air. Is this by design ?
If so that's pretty lame