When you pull the starting cord is it supposed to growl? I thought it might be the sound of the blades. Hopefully there is nothing rubbing.
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Roy. mine has always made that rattling sound ever since I've owned it for 17 years when you run stock through it. It shouldn't make it if there's (no load) stock running through it. Only thing I've had to change on it for all those years is a blade chuck and believe me I have done a lot of work on it. Hundreds of projects. Hope this helps.Tim
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Mine never made that pitched noise, and I don't think it is normal. What I would do: exchanging it only. In my opinion, Cuisinart is dependable. ...But even the best one may fail some time, I guess.
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Yup! I don't know why it makes that sound, but it indicates the heating element is working. My old Shark made a similar sound. Go figure.
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No whistling noise on mine. I'm guessing you have one that may be defective. If you used the washer that came with it, I'd try pulling that out first.
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I have no idea since mine doesn't squeak. There's a humming sound when it goes on but that's the fan. Is it the fan that's making that noise? sorry I can't be of more help.
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Thank you! That was definitely part of my problem. One last question: when opening, I hear a pleasant ratcheting sound, which I don't hear when closing. Does yours not make that sound
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i just installed it yesterday and i do get a slight whistling noise. afe called me back and said to open up the crank case line a little more which is the cause of it, so i'll post back if that ends up resolving it. it's a shame though that customers have to do this to make an unnecessary noise go away.
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I havent installed it yet. My existing was sounded like the bearings were going out so I got one ordered, but it quieted back down. I would make sure that the drain on the bottom is clear so your not getting condensate in the bottom of the fan. If it were a high pitch noise, I would say it is a bearing, but low pitch noises are normally imballance - which could be caused by things like a little rub on a blade, blade manufaturing defect, condensate in the bottom, pluggage on the inlet or outlet, or a slight missalignment. Hope this helps and good luck. Sorry for the late response. I thought this was just junk email from amazon. I havent installed it yet. My existing was sounded like the bearings were going out so I got one ordered, but it quieted back down. I would make sure that the drain on the bottom is clear so your not getting condensate in the bottom of the fan. If it were a high pitch noise, I would say it is a bearing, but low pitch noises are normally imballance - which could be caused by things like a little rub on a blade, blade manufaturing defect, condensate in the bottom, pluggage on the inlet or outlet, or a slight missalignment. Hope this helps and good luck. Sorry for the late response. I thought... » Read More I havent installed it yet. My existing was sounded like the bearings were going out so I got one ordered, but it quieted back down. I would make sure that the drain on the bottom is clear so your not getting condensate in the bottom of the fan. If it were a high pitch noise, I would say it is a bearing, but low pitch noises are normally imballance - which could be caused by things like a little rub on a blade, blade manufaturing defect, condensate in the bottom, pluggage on the inlet or outlet, or a slight missalignment. Hope this helps and good luck. Sorry for the late response. I thought this was just junk email from amazon. « Show Less
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I had the same issue. I found this video on YouTube which helped me out. Be careful not to pull the cord too far when starting. I pulled my daughters pull start all the way out the first time. :) Good luck!!
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None that I have heard, feel a slight hum touching it when it is warming up, thats it.
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I would also suspect defective. I can't remember anything about the setup that I would suspect could lead to squeaking. If anything, I think improper set up would lead to an unbalanced swing or poor range of motion but not squeaking. Have you tried to turn the motor on without the other parts attached? If it still makes the sound that would help confirm a defective motor.
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If Ridgid is still supplying a thin kerf blade on this saw, that could be making the noise. Thin kerf's are great for small saws, such as portable saws, but 12" thin blades oscillate side to side so violently they can make noise. Get a Forrest Chopmaster (.125" thick) and you'll be fine. But, to be sure, remove the blade and then run the saw. If it's still making noise, check the belt or the blade gearing.
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After moving the purifier several times while vacuuming, mine has also developed a louder whirring noise. It is obvious at all levels. Level one used to be very quiet, an almost unnoticeable hum, but now it sounds like the motor is grinding and working overtime. As it's been less than a year, maybe less than half a year, I am planning on speaking to the manufacturer about it.
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Yes, its common! I got that same exact trimmer and it makes that clicking noise when you turn it on. I actually think it sounds cool!!
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I have this same problem. It's loud and I can't for the life of me figure out why it started or how to stop it. I'll have to buy a new machine (not this one).
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We've used ours about the same and no unusual noise. Squealing sounds like a belt problem like a fan belt on a car.