Does yours squeak and make a zipping sound when you pull it backward? Hi,I just bought this last night, and agree with the other reviewers that it seems like it cleans well. However, when I pull mine backward, it squeaks and makes a zipping sound. Did anyone else have that problem? Maybe I got a defective one.Thanks! Does yours squeak and make a zipping sound when you pull it backward? Hi,I just bought this last night, and agree with the other reviewers that it seems like it cleans well. However,... » Read More Does yours squeak and make a zipping sound when you pull it backward? Hi,I just bought this last night, and agree with the other reviewers that it seems like it cleans well. However, when I pull mine backward, it squeaks and makes a zipping sound. Did anyone else have that problem? Maybe I got a defective one.Thanks! « Show Less
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I noticed that mine does that as well, it also has a funny sound from the wheels when it rolls. I wonder if that zipping sound is the bristles of the brush rubbing against the plastic housing.
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Hi. Mine is also new - used for the first time yesterday. It does NOT squeak or make a zipping sound. You should check it out. Good 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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I have no idea why yours makes a horrible sound - suggest you send it back for a replacement. It might be the sound of the tail twisting around, that is audible. But the howling laughter overrides that "mechanical" sound. I have 3 - they all sound the same - infectious hysterical laughter.
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Maybe you got a defective one, my zapper works great! It does make a pop and loud noise when it gets a bug but it's effective. I hopefully don't sound weird but it's totally fun.
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No, I didn't resolve it. I tried 3 different ones, and they all had the same noise. Let me know if you end up going with the same model from a different store, I'm interested to see whether this is a problem with Amazon's batch or the entire line. It's too bad everywhere else is so much more expensive than Amazon though...
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Yes after a while it does squeak. I use wd/40 I thought it was because I use it a lot. I use mine everyday. I love it.
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I have not had it for any length of time to answer this question honestly. Compared to what I had before (Stanley .... very noisy) thisis heaven sent. Works every time. I do not have to double check to see if it closes as I walk away. Quiet, quiet, quiet. Whispering quietis the word. I had it for 2 months now. So far so good.
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Yes, it definitely has a crinkling noise from the plastic part on the bottom. I returned mine... maybe it was defective?
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For small increment movements (like a few degrees), the sound is like "zip, zip" - kind of like what a robot sounds like. When it starts up or if there is like a large degree rotation movement, you'll definitely hear it if you're in a small room and there is no sound. It does sound like a robot's gears moving, but it's not loud. I've never heard any click noises before. But if it sounds like it's an abnormal grinding sound, the gears are probably worn or broken. It should be smooth sounding like a typical robot movement sound.
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Well, the one i bought hasn't done that yet,so i don't know what to tell you.Sorry ! I was kinda dissapointed though, it wasn't as good as i thought it would be.Maybe yours is still under warranty...you might check.
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Sharon - I agree with the responses already given. The only time I get feedback or a squealing noise is when I bend over too far. This usually happens when I'm adjusting my boombox or demonstrating a deck move. (I teach water aerobics). I wish there were a way to incorporate the voicebooster into a fanny pack. It bounces up & down frequently. Any ideas? bjsallows@sbcglobal.net
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I believe mine has always squeaked a bit, but it never caused problems. My iron just recently died; I probably had it for 10+ years.
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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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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.
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Have you tried filling it over the max level? Mine always made some noise, but as long as it was full it was more quiet. I'm sure that you already tried cleaning it and everything else that I would think of... Good luck!
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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.
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Mine is doing the same thing but it's under warrenty and I have sent it back twice now to be fixed , I got it back this past Friday and it still doesn't work they said they replaced the top housing where the flappers open and shut on top they allow it to go forward and reverse. This must be a big problem ugh