New CPAP user wondering is it suppose to be THAT LOUD?

I am a long timer diagnosed with sleep apnea in 1993. I love the quality of sleep I can get from my CPAP but it does have challenges to master. 

The newer machines are meant to be quieter. Here are some things to consider: If you ge****er in the humidifier hose which happens when you use to much water in the humidifer chamber it will make the sucking noise. Turn the machine off and empty alittle water out of the chamber. You also need to shake the water out of the tubing. So disconnect it from the machine and shake the water out at the sink (otherwise that sucking/gurgling noise will continue). 
If it has a hissing noise, this often means your mask is not sealing properly. Once you lie down try adjusting your mask on your face. For some reason I can't adjust mine when sitting at the bedside. I have to put it on lie down and move it around on my face or tighten the straps until it shuts the hell up! If you continue to hear that noise then you might  need to look at a better fitting mask or nasal pillows. I personally love the nasal pillows because they are a better fit on my face. 

THE CPAP really is a wonderful tool  once you get used to the system. Best of luck. Tricia

 Hey, I have been using a cpap for several years. I can't tell you how many nose pieces I have tried.
I haven't had too much trouble with the noise. Perhaps your nose piece is not fitting properly. I know when mine sounds like a freight train coming through, that is the problem. If I adjust the nose piece and make sure it isn't leaking the noise reduces. As a matter of fact you can hardly hear it. If the noise keeps up call your people where you got it. Explain and, you should get some help. About the water if you turn the dial to off you should not have the machine trying to manufacture humidity. Water or not. I hope this helps. Keep trying and ask your supplier for help. Good luck and Good sleeping. doodlesll

Depending on how high your bed is compared to the machine, try putting it on the floor.  It will lessen the noise.  Also a fan set on low will also help block the noise.

Sounds funny but I warm my water in the mircowave for a couple of seconds.....  When I notice have go****er in the hose (aka Rainout), I tilt the hose so the water runs back into the tank. 

Have patience, you'll either love it or you'll wonder what in the world was I thinking.... 

I was lucky, my boyfriend uses Cpap and he was able to help me out.  I've had mine since 2007 and sometimes I still pull my mask off and somehow turn off my machine.  I was told everyone does it at some point or another.

This is a great site for information-

http://apneasupport.org/

I know this is a day late and a dollar short but I thought I would share this as it may be the problem. I am embarrassed to say that the loud noise was due to my error. I have a RESMED cpap with a humidifier. When I add water to the humidifier section I usually just add enough to cover the metal plate. That however was not my problem.  When I first started using it I filled the humidifier but did not make sure that when I closed it , it snapped. so the air pushes the cover up and it makes that loud obnoxious noise. I called and they asked if I heard the snap and I said no and tried it with them on the phone. Walaaaaaa!!!!!!! no more noise!!!!   Best of lucktoyou!!!