WineCork Pro vs. my old manual corkscrew: is the noise normal?

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  • #7627
    Emma Mirren
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    Got the WineCork Pro a few weeks ago and it does the job fine, but I keep noticing it makes a bit more whirring noise than I expected. My old manual corkscrew was dead silent, obviously, but I’m just wondering if the motor sound on this model is typical or if mine might be on the louder side. Anyone else notice the same thing?

    #7628
    Laura M.
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    Mine makes a decent amount of whirring too, but I figured that was just the motor working. It’s not obnoxiously loud, just noticeable compared to a manual one. I’ve had mine for about two months now and it sounds the same as day one, so I’d say it’s pretty typical for this model.

    #7632

    Mine makes a pretty noticeable whirr too, but it’s always sounded like that from day one. It’s not like a grinding noise or anything concerning, just the motor doing its thing. I’ve opened maybe a dozen bottles with mine so far and it hasn’t gotten louder, so I’d say it’s just how this model sounds.

    #7637

    Mine is definitely audible when it runs, but I wouldn’t call it loud. It has a steady whirr that’s more noticeable late at night when everyone’s gone home. What I did notice is that it got a little quieter after the first couple of weeks of regular use, once the gears seemed to settle in. I’d only start comparing it to a manual one if it ever sounds strained or like it’s laboring on a cork.

    #7647
    Mike in TXMike in TX
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    Mine’s been whirring since day one and it’s still going strong after a few months of steady use. If it’s a consistent hum and not anything rattling or grinding, I’d say it’s just the motor doing its thing. The manual ones are obviously quiet, but you’re comparing a motor to a lever. I wouldn’t lose sleep over it unless it starts sounding like it’s struggling.

    #7654
    Tina MTina M
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    The whirring is just part of owning one of these. I got mine a couple months back and it’s always had that little motor sound, so I think you’re fine. It’s only really noticeable if the room is dead quiet, like when I’m opening a bottle after everyone’s already left. As long as it’s not grinding or clicking, I wouldn’t give it a second thought.

    #7660
    Julia Writes
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    Mine is actually the opposite, I got mine and it was pretty quiet for the first week or so, then it started getting a bit more whirry as I used it more. It’s been fine ever since though, so I just figured the motor needed to break in a little.

    #7666
    Tom RayTom Ray
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    I noticed the same thing honestly. Mine has a pretty clear motor whirr but it’s been consistent for the couple months I’ve had it and hasn’t gotten worse or anything. If yours sounds steady and not like it’s struggling, I’d say it’s just how these things are.

    #7672
    MeryVip
    Member

    If anything, I’d say the whirr is kind of the price you pay for not having to crank the thing yourself. Mine is definitely there but it’s more of a steady hum that honestly fades into the background once you’re actually using it. I’ve had mine for a bit and the sound hasn’t changed, so unless yours is rattling or sounding strained, I wouldn’t overthink it.

    #7678
    Paul Graves
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    I’ve had mine for about a month now and the whirr is just part of how it operates, I guess. I actually kind of like that I can hear it working, it feels more deliberate than yanking a cork out myself. As long as it’s a smooth sound and not grinding, I wouldn’t worry about it.

    #7684
    Chris Reed
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    Honestly I don’t think you’re going to find a totally silent electric opener. Mine’s had that motor whirr since I pulled it out of the box, and it hasn’t gotten any worse after a few months of regular use. As long as it’s a steady hum and not a grinding or rattling sound, I’d say that’s just how it runs.

    #7690
    Max Connor
    Member

    Never really timed mine or measured the sound, but I get what you mean. It’s got a noticeable whirr, nothing crazy, just the motor doing its thing. I wouldn’t say mine is loud, but it’s definitely not something you’d mistake for silence.

    #7696
    Emma Mirren
    Member

    Glad it’s not just mine then. Thanks for the input everyone.

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