Anyone fix the squeaking ?? I noticed some posters saying they witnessed some loud squeaking after using their machine for X amount of minutes. Has anyone found a fix for this problem as Im going thru the same thing myself.Thanks Anyone fix the squeaking ?? I noticed some posters saying they witnessed some loud squeaking after using their machine for X amount of minutes. Has anyone found a fix for this problem... » Read More Anyone fix the squeaking ?? I noticed some posters saying they witnessed some loud squeaking after using their machine for X amount of minutes. Has anyone found a fix for this problem as Im going thru the same thing myself.Thanks « Show Less
1590817
I 100% agree with PublicBuzz! I did exactly what PB said and Voila! My squeaky problem is completely gone! So, after just living with it for 3 years, I now have a quiet elliptical. There is still the normal "rolling" noise but the grinding noise is gone. Thanks so much PB for such clear, simple, logical instructions. I have the 418 model.
1590818
Cool news....I actually have a jar of red wheel bearing grease in front of me...heading for he basement and the brand new Schwinn 430! I will try loosening the bolts. The squeaking on mine started after 8 minutes and I have already doused it with WD-40. I hope the loosening of the bolts will fix the noise. I LOVE this machine. I also added cut out carpet pieces to the foot pedals to keep my shoes from making noise when they come off the pedals. The best part of this elliptical is the compact size and the sturdiness. I feel like I have made a good investment...even with the noise.
1590819
IT WORKED!!! (Your husband is a genius. I never would have thought to loosen something to fix a squeak!. I ran it hard for 45 mins this morning and...no noise!)Thanks for posting that trick!
1590820
Amazing. I feel that the wheels are what squeek. I proved that by grabbing the wheels and sliding them against their typical path. I can tell that the path is not straight back and fourth on the tracks too. I suspect that the loosening of the handles will 'free up' the tension so they run smoothly. It drives me bonkers.
1590821
Yes, as stated, loosening the nuts work! :) I just put mine together tonight and found the reviews and these comments to help keep the entire assembly process from becoming a fight with my wife, hee hee. We put the thing together in about 9 minutes and then another 30 minutes of trouble shooting etc... Not too bad. The foot pedals still make a little noise but I suspect this is due to the fact they are cheap plastic.
1590822
We actually have had the same problem. After about 4 minutes, it was terrible!! I read someone else's post which said that he was having the same problem and realized that he was very picky about making sure that everything was tight, so he loosened the screws a bit on the handle bars a quarter turn each until the squeek disappeared. We thought that we would try that. We did tonight, and it totally worked!! We loosened them on the handle bars on top and where they connect to the flywheel. That has made a tremendous difference. Prior to that, we had used WD40 and grease, but nothing seemed to work. Try to loosen the screws and see what happens. We actually have had the same problem. After about 4 minutes, it was terrible!! I read someone else's post which said that he was having the same problem and realized that he was very picky about making sure that everything was tight, so he loosened the screws a bit on the handle bars a quarter turn each until the squeek disappeared. We thought that we would try that. We did tonight, and it totally worked!! We loosened them on the handle bars on top and where they connect to the flywheel. That has made a tremendous difference. Prior to that, we had used WD40 and grease, but nothing seemed... » Read More We actually have had the same problem. After about 4 minutes, it was terrible!! I read someone else's post which said that he was having the same problem and realized that he was very picky about making sure that everything was tight, so he loosened the screws a bit on the handle bars a quarter turn each until the squeek disappeared. We thought that we would try that. We did tonight, and it totally worked!! We loosened them on the handle bars on top and where they connect to the flywheel. That has made a tremendous difference. Prior to that, we had used WD40 and grease, but nothing seemed to work. Try to loosen the screws and see what happens. « Show Less
1590823
We too had the jar of red wheel bearing grease. However, it was the bolts. My husband was obviously and over achiever in putting it together and made sure it was good and tight. However, when the bolts were loosened the noise totally stopped and there hasn't been the slightest squeek since. Good Luck!
374743
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).
80080
We have the Hello Kitty model. A week ago, ours started doing the same thing, making a very loud whirring fan noise. At first i was able to move it around and i got the sound back to the original "whisper quiet" sound level. Turned it on tonight and the fan is dead. Got it November 2010, so we're two months out of warranty... :(
1466561
I would not buy it again due to all the issues i have had with the machine. I do still use it but it is very noisy with the clicking noise etc. The arm workout is pretty good - it's not the workout that is the problem it is the quality. My advice, get the extended warranty with this machine if you purchase it.
628030
I don't have a squeaking noise on my trainer, but I had a semi-professional put it together and it is solid as a rock. In general, I use WD40 spray.
133019
At first this bed didn't squeak. I have had it about 10 months and about a month ago it started squeaking when I roll over. Within a week the squeaking became noticeable with every movement. We've checked the screws and everything is tight.
646936
No squeaks. I called customer service at the company once and they were so good. Why not try that?
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.
419664
When I took the fan out of storage this month, cleaned it and used it for the first time of the season, I noticed a tiny squeak at a certain point at the rotation. My husband took care of that and now it's as quiet as ever.
2180007
Hi...i had a different problem...my sound was like the pads were glued in the rotors after some breaking times the noise went away. I keep the kit installed and this noise disappeared after couple months of use but this disappointed me. I expect a better performance but its a nice kit!
1951121
I do NOT know why they requested I answer this question for you. I however have not had any motor trouble. Mine every once in a while will vibrate way to loud. But I don't run mine 247. I keep it off most days. It's on to allow the cat's or the kids that are over here to have a little fun & watch it but other than that I don't keep it on 247 it makes more noise than I prefer. I hope you are able to get your motor fixed.
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
1790878
My machine has developed the same noise. The old machine I had also had a rubbing noise at the flywheel. I have used this machine heavily for the last six months.It still runs fine. I use music to mask the noise. Its not noticable.
646937
I can't say that mine squeaks. There is a little rubbing noise, but not a squeak.
1844126
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.
837206
Mine doesnt squeak! The springs provided with this swing are very high quality. My lack of squeak may be how it's hung -- I have heavy chain wrapped around an iron pipe, and the springs are hooked into this. Perhaps other methods of hanging will create more noise. I suggest trying it out and then evaluating your need for squeak suppression.
1301700
Yes, I do. At first I thought it was just a pesky piece of styrofoam stuck in one of the wheels, but after removing that it still squeaks. Only when I'm making forward strides though, not backwards. I haven't yet determined the cause or solution.