Sudden, loud, 'whirring' noise? Elephant model: Has anyone else had this issue or found a method of fixing it?
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You can fix the fan yourself. This user posted a video showing how to do it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjRDjOL8nCY My penguin model started to develop a whirr, so I followed the instructions in the video and it's now back to quiet. If your fan is totally dead and you're out of warranty, it's easy to replace. It's just a standard 2-pin 80 mm computer fan. They run about $5 on eBay. Unscrew four to six screws on the bottom of the basin, lift off the top or bottom section, unscrew four screws holding the fan, disconnect the fan connector (it's not soldered, just attaches to a pair of pins on the control board,) plug in the new fan and replace the screws. Seriously, a monkey could do it.
961792
Picked one up today and it does the same thing. They should at least mention it in the manual. I wasn't sure if it was normal. Apparently it is. Thanks for bringing this up and thanks for your follow up.
1690902
I'm glad you got it resolved. It sounded like a defective unit. Bummer, but better at day one than a few months down the line.
211912
Mine is noisier than I would expect at times, but nothing that has caused me too much alarm. I thought I heard it click a few times, but so far nothing reproducible or any overheating.
316169
I had same problem after about 2+ years ownership - one day it became incredibly noisy. It was distracting and not easy to work!So I did what any young scholar of my X/Millenial generation would do - googled it.Fix ended up being the fan/spindle requiring a few drops/helpings of di-electric grease. Read up on the process here (best version I found to take it apart): http://forum.notebookreview.com/threads/toshiba-u945-s4390-disassembly.759534/
313446
I had the same exact issue and from my research it appears as if the hmmm signifies that the unit is not longer functioning properly and need to be replaced. Sorry my answer probably isn't as technical as you would like but that's what it boils down to.
356108
Not to my knowledge. Mine has never made a noise of any kind. You should contact the manufacturer or Amazon.
1110859
It started out reasonably quiet but after a month or so it started making new noises on an almost weekly basis. I caught myself turning the TV up one night because the cooler kicked in! I had enough of the noises and had a friend take it apart and fix it. Now 10 months after I bought it, it seems that it can no longer keep the water cold! I really wouldn't recommend this unit, although don't expect to receive the model pictured the 900184, you might get the 900134 which does look quite similar but not what is in the picture. This has been noted before. Makes you wonder about the mixed reviews, who's getting what?! Whatever you decide, good luck on your roll of the dice... It started out reasonably quiet but after a month or so it started making new noises on an almost weekly basis. I caught myself turning the TV up one night because the cooler kicked in! I had enough of the noises and had a friend take it apart and fix it. Now 10 months after I bought it, it seems that it can no longer keep the water cold! I really wouldn't recommend this unit, although don't expect to receive the model pictured the 900184, you might get the 900134 which does look quite similar but not what is in the picture. This has been noted before. Makes you wonder about the mixed... » Read More It started out reasonably quiet but after a month or so it started making new noises on an almost weekly basis. I caught myself turning the TV up one night because the cooler kicked in! I had enough of the noises and had a friend take it apart and fix it. Now 10 months after I bought it, it seems that it can no longer keep the water cold! I really wouldn't recommend this unit, although don't expect to receive the model pictured the 900184, you might get the 900134 which does look quite similar but not what is in the picture. This has been noted before. Makes you wonder about the mixed reviews, who's getting what?! Whatever you decide, good luck on your roll of the dice... « Show Less
865163
I just got my unit also about two weeks ago and notice a somewhat annoying creeking and clicking sound with every rotation. I have written to the sellers about this but have not received any reply. Will have to call to get an answer.
1401870
Just got mine and it's definitely not quite and it makes even more noise when it turns (and to me that's really unacceptable in the manufacturing). I was going to use it in my office, but will try it in my bedroom instead, since white noise in there won't bother me.
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I have a 37" Magnavox and I thought the noise was just due to buying a Maganvox rather than a Sony or some other popular name brand. Turns out I was wrong I guess. Either way the sound makes me want to kill myself and I just might if it persists for much longer. Someone please post something that will describe a way to make the ringing stop, before it's too late.
897166
Sounds like a malfunction. Mine is completely silent. I would send it back.
303319
I have a 2 week old Sound Bar with a similar issue as well. It emits a high-pitch (electrical) whine on stand-by. No firmware updates or results in Google yet. Just your post. May call Samsung before I return it to Best Buy.
24218
I posted this in the 40XBR4 'fan noise' discussion. Look on page 47 of your manual in the troubleshooting section. The 'whirring noise' is the cooling fans -- it's not a defect.
732026
I have the larger model. I have cooked White and GABA brown on this. It is not very loud. There is a low hum while it is cooking/prepping from the internal fan, which sounds like my laptop when it isn't working very hard. If yours sounds like a grinding noise I would suspect that either something is in your fan causing it to grind, or you otherwise have a faulty fan. I don't think there are other components in there which are capable of making loud noises. Unless there is some process of induction cooking for which I am unaware that might cause this.
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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.
316168
Same here...fan is all jacked up and incredibly noisy. Never experienced this with 3 previous Toshiba laptops, so I'm inclined to think it's an issue with this model in particular. Does anyone know the best way to remedy?