I'm just wondering where the actual squeak sound comes from? Is it possible that it's doing any permanent damage inside the machine?
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Hi, Chris. With dryers, a squeak is almost always a sign of damage being done. The only possible exception is if your bearing needs only grease, which means damage is being done but slowly. In order, the three typical places to look for a dryer squeak are: the tension wheel (which holds the belt tight around the drum), the front of the drum (which usually rides on a plastic collar behind the front panel of the dryer, though sometimes rides on two wheels underneath), and, of course, the bearing behind the center of the drum. Usually the cause is obvious. If it's not obvious, it's usually the bearing. Try greasing it if nothing else seems to be the problem. Best of luck.
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Sorry - never had a problem with loud squeaking! With previous similar machines I have had, I never had to disassemble the back part (usually called the 'flywheel') - just had to lube the parts that the peddles connected to, front and back. I used lithium grease - don't bother with oils like 3-in-1, etc.
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My 430 is two months old, used 30 min 4x week, and has developed that knocking sound - that's why I am on this site, looking for advice. Looks like a tech call is in my future. I'll report back.
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sorry, the one we have has not made any unusual sounds. Do you have pets? If yes, could it be hair around wheels? Or if its a motor bad sound, I'd consider returning the item. Sorry, best luck
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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.
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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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Mine makes a clicking noise too. I wouldn't mind, but the clicking noise is quite loud compared to the machine running on the "Low" setting. I haven't tried this yet, but maybe it only clicks in "Auto" mode? I didn't notice it for the first few days when I had it running on High all the time.
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Hi Kenny, has a really significant squeak. My Jacks usually tear balls up and eliminate the squeakers, but these have lasted since Christmas, get squeaked a lot & still intact and squeaking away! I'll order again when these finally wear out. :-) cf
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We have never noticed any squeaking after using it. That has been our experience, I would imagine it depends on the floor and the quality of the floor.
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I have not had any problem w loud noises. Probably the only nice thing I can say about the machine.
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This machine started off quiet, but soon after started squeaking at the handles. I live in a house so no neighbors to bother but I still use a mat under it. The main noise for me are the handles that squeak at random. Not a really big deal for me. I still love it. Good luck!!
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I know been a year since this was posted... I have a pesky squeak like rubbing sound from one of the pedals when in use. I think left side? If I go really fast it kinda lessens. But if I go a steady pace it sounds like a rub/squeaking. Did anyone figure this out? I noticed the comment stated to put some of the bottled lubricant on the track? Is that right thing to do? Thanks for any help!
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if you have been lubricating it, it shouldnt make the sound. You can lubricate it even now. While doing so, you can celar the squeaking sound by adjusting the treadmill speed using the screws provided. It should be available near the leg of your tread mill at the very end. Have you ever tried that?
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Adding my situation, had the dreaded squeaking on the left pedal, confirmed it was the rubber wheel against the rail bar. Tried all the solutions, loosening the arm nut, lubrication, but nothing worked. The noise got worse, and now the right side is making noises too. Drives me furious and kills my mood during exercise.
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Well, I cranked mine down pretty good and they do not squeak. Give it a shot. I don't think you'll break anything.
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I also bought this laptop recently and am also hearing the strange hard drive noise. It's like a squeaking sound. As long as the hard drive functions well it's not an issue, but if this is a precursor to hard drive failure then I'd be worried.
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Though it could be because of how we assembled it (possible loose bolts on the neck), mine is a bit loud. Loud squeaking with each step. I don't think it's heard by my neighbors, but my apartments are pretty good on sound blocking (though if they do hear something, it's probably the TV, as I turn that up a little louder to hear it over the elliptical).