Fluval Aquaclear Power Filter For 10-30Gal Question

[PhatRam32]

Purchased this from petsmart the other day 
 
http/www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=17228016&utm_source=googleproduct&utm_campaign=1832660&utm_medium=cse&mr:referralID=97531122-b976-11e2-9dea-001b2166becc
 
It is working great so far however, I noticed that it produces a little bit more noise than my whisper power filter. Nothing unbearable but wanted to see if this was the case for others that use these type of filters.

 

[TwoTankAmin]

I have been running and assortment of 20+ AquaClears for years. They get noisy in two ways. One is the lid doesn't sit quite tightly and it creates a buzzing type noise. Pushing down on the lid to make sure it is firmly in place may stop this noise. When it doesn't, placing a bit of weight, like a small rock, on the lid will usually fix it.
 
The other problem is related to the impeller and shaft.
-If the shaft is bent, its noisy and only replacing the shaft will fix it.
-If the plastic piece on the impeller develops cracks anywhere, this noise can only be fixed by replacing it.
-If there is gunk or sand in the impeller well, cleaning it and the impeller will fix it.
 
Sometimes a filter is just defective and needs to be replaced. I have never had this happen but it is possible.
 
Hope this helps.