lots of noise from what seems to be the motor. how can I stop this? kind of like squeaking. defective product? not positive I set it up 100% correct
1110654
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.
1110655
I'd say it was defective b/c this motor doesn't make a sound, and I don't think setting it up incorrectly would affect the way the motor sounds.
716439
The belt may be broken or the motor burned up....both of those happened to me! Get your money back if you still can!!!
190729
That doesn't sound good, it sounds like a part is loose in the motor, I would personally return it. I bought 2 and they hummed and purred, there was no grinding noise at all. Hope this helps.
1042938
I make sure to place lube on the track and I sprayed WD40 were the "pedals" can be adjusted. I also took the plastic covering off were the arms attach and realized it was the source of some of the noise. I WD40'd that area and replaced the covers. The noise or grinding sound stopped. Occassionally I still spray WD40 on the pedals. Ultimately you can call in the warranty folks for some troubleshooting if it is still a problem for you. I have had my elliptical for over a year and aside from the occassional noise it gets a lot of use!
128878
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
500291
Your have to describe the noise clearly, motor turning noise? or motor try to turn noise? Make the following observation very carefully!! Get some help from an adult to turn on and off the garburator like you normally do, use a flash light and use a small tool like a chopstick or a fork to lift the rubber seal where water normally goes down. Please, please do not stick your tool or your hand inside, hold the tool firmly, do not let it drop inside the garburator. Tell your helper to turn on the garburator for a second, make the observation and see if the motor turn inside or not. if there are noise and the grinding disc inside does not turn, you have a jam motor. If you are mechanically inclined, turn of the circuit breaker to the garburator, use the hex key supplied when you purchase the unit, put it in the center bottom of the garburator (the top of the Garburator is where water pours in) trun to crank the motor with the hex key. It should move freely without much effort, if not try to move it and hopefully unlodge anything stucked inside. If not take the whole garburator out from the sink and disassemble the whole garburator. Good luck
96345
I actually didn't know there was such description. I have been using it for over an hour without any problem.I have been lubricating the contraption to get rid of the squeaky noise, perhaps that helped.
1611231
If you are speaking of the brush head, once you have the screws out just pull straight out. The belt is tight. I found the answer to the noise(if that is what you are doing) is to take and trim or carefully file to remove that small bit that may be rubbing. You have to do it running to keep it true. Once I trimmed the noise maker this unit has proven it is money well spent
1700073
Found the problem with mine. Either the top of the motor or the belt were making occasional contact with the belt cap retainer. I greased the inside or the belt cap retainer and the noise is gone.
1532068
U bought it through Amazon, RETURN IT and get another one. Sounds like it's got a short or a defective motor/ battery. Take advantage of Amazons excellent return policy.
1151724
Mine worked well for over a year. I like it and use it a lot but the squeak is starting to become unbearable. I've been using WD40 and it will help for a while. Also, it doesn't squeak immediately most times but only after I've been on it for a while. I'll try tighten the screws again and possibly try silicone as well.
403554
It definitely gets squeaky over time. I've had mine since January this year and it was so quiet at first, but the last two month it started getting loud and I can't find the source to quiet it down.
65017
Mine started making a high pitched, loud, random squeak after about a year- just beyond warranty of course. I've written the company but no response yet- I've changed the filters and kept the unit really clean- very frustrating...
1119749
Year and a half late to answer, but it might still help someone else...Mine squeaked. Took forever to find the cause. Was the connection on the center pole below/between the pedals, where the front and rear section connect. I sprayed the heck out of it with wd40 and tightened the crap out the 2 or 3 bolts that connect that area. Problem solved. SOUNDED like it was coming from the joints on the handles, but it was not. The torque from usage is what makes it squeak.
1718664
Return it. It will start squeaking and then overheat get a portable battery stick\torch thing instead
682344
I have found that most of my squeaks seem to come from the rubber pads on the footrests. I can adjust the position of my feet to eliminate most of the noise. Maybe you could try to wedge something thin in next to the pad and see if it helps any.
96347
I actually didn't know there was such description. I have been using it for over an hour without any problem. I have been lubricating the contraption to get rid of the squeaky noise, perhaps that helped.