why does this machine start to make a crackling sound?
2015618
It is very sensitive to large dust particles and cold air. It also crackles when any moisture gets in, such as air freshener or Lysol Spray. If it does it often, turn it off and brush off the screen and the power cell and it should stop. :)
2015619
Get your money back! Oreck products are junk products in my opinion. Had a unit that never did work and Oreck would NOT refund my money. Good luck with your 'refund' that probably won't happen either.
2015620
it has taken in a larger than normal dirt particle than it usually does or a bug. I love my two larger Orecks - they make such a difference
2015621
Sometimes when hair or something floating through the air enters the machine, it will be zapped. With my dogs and cats, I had a hairy house and it happened too often for my noise sensitive Labrador. I have mine to my sister and bought new ones that didn't do this
2015622
V. Littin, This is normal (especially if new) as the machine eleminates impurities from the room. Read the book.. :-)
2015623
That's because there are some large dust particles that OCCASIONALLY pass through it that come in contact with the electrostatic plate, and it makes a sound similar to the sound an outdoor bug-zapper makes- louder than usual cracking or popping noise for a brief second.
2015624
It's called arcing. When a bit of dust or lint passes through the plates, it closes a circuit between the 2 and makes an electrical spark. Nothing to worry about, unless it happens too often. I think it's mentioned in the owners manual.
1429619
It's probably under warranty. They should give you a new one. These machines are tight and made to last. You probably got a bad one.
429341
Mine does too! It stops making the noise when it's toasting, and will start to make it again when it stops. It sounds like it's coming from the LED display. It's not very loud, but it's surprisingly incredibly annoying.
404501
I do not remember it making clicking noises when I used it. Maybe you got defective unit?
1717886
Have you had that issue every time you've used it? If not, it could be that one set of pads needs replacing or that something has gone wrong with the actual wiring between the machine and the pads (unfortunately, I had the latter happen after a couple months... and then the other set quit working not long after).
821900
hi simone. i had a similar issue when i got mine. the trick is to prime the pump the first time you use the machine. just add water, turn it on and press the "froth mode" button and wait until it stops flashing. then place a container under the frothing rod and turn the front knob to "froth start" and leave the machine alone for a while. it will make a thumping noise for a while (maybe up to three or four MINUTES) and then steam and hot water will begin spewing out. then your machine is ready. you will only need to do this once when you first buy your machine. the instructions say to do this for thirty seconds, but mine just wouldn't do it. so it left it to prime for almost FIVE minutes before the steam and hot water started pumping out. good luck!
2132319
I got a Samsung technician came to my house to fix this crackling noise. He also said he never heard this kind of problems from Samsung before. He changed the power supply, but the crackling persists. He then rescheduled for a new panel. A different technician came with a new panel and replaced it with the one on the tv. Now my tv has much less crackling noise. Maybe one or two pops only, but its manageable for me.
596206
I'm not aware of a button which will release a crackling sound. I have not seen the video and mine does not have sound affects.
759774
Mine doing the same thing. I tapped like you said, and it stopped the noise, thanks for the tip. Probably due to a cheap fan bearing, hopefully it will last for awhile. Toshiba charges $150.00 bucks just to open up the case if you have to get it repaired. I wonder if this is user-fixable.
1073522
Ours hasn't done this either. I would agree with the previous answer that it is either the outlet or the machine is broken. Sorry.
624345
The machine makes a loud click before playing or recording. It does not affect performance. We find newer electronics noisier than our older ones.
2028661
it may be the coil heating up when the unit is new we have not experienced this noise with ours.
999125
Tried mine last night for the first time, makes so much noise that I had to go back to my old unit. Will try again in a different area and see if that helps
7970
Haven't had that issue so far, our machine is around 2 years old with no problems. I would contact the manufacturer.
179282
The only thing I can think of is to adjust the input settings on your computer's audio settings, or there is a program called Spin It Again, by Acoustica, that cleans pops, crackles and hisses. I hope this will help.
1711093
I have not experienced that noise. I use electric heat. Could there be a difference?
1072817
If you never have done this before I would open it up and check for worn parts replace as needed or if not then reassemble with new grease and test. if it still makes noise the you have a bad part or parts or the electric motor is worn out.