Noisy, of course, but especially the cleaning solution (warm) is released using a small plastic tube of very small diameter that fits on the suction hose with small plastic clips, and both pipes frequently entangled; in reality it is fast and efficient could "drown" the tile and then suck. Compared to a carpet cleaner that has this feature (as a Vax), carpet cleaner offers highly significantly better on carpets. Finally, unit down after 5 months SAV good (or bad run?), My camera will be replaced without diagnosis.