I had purchased this cooler last December (8 months old now). At first it was not that silent but now it is rattling and making a terrible loud noise
1585447
Mine is a couple if months old. It only makes noise when pumping water, or possibly self cleaning . It's pretty loud when it does, but the noise probably lasts for less than a minute. Overall we are happy with it other than the noisy pumping.
1585448
If the noise is persistent, you have a problem. I hear the noise during the self cleaning occassionally.
1506751
I had to replace this thing because of the annoying clicking noise it was making. the first couple months the fans weren't so loud. But I think this thing is prone to failure. I wouldn't waste my money on it.
2123504
I don't think rattling is good. I'd take it to a camera repair shop that you trust.
1084892
I have not had a problem with the actual cooler for the two years of use. However, I did need to replace the power supply due to a faulty/poor wiring job in its contruction. You will most likely find that this is the problem. If the fan is nonfuctional on the cooler, check the power supply and replace.
2005759
We had a very similar problem with ours as well. It is a great freezer and exceeds any other cheap freeze we have had over the years. When the windings inside the motor start to come apart or a bearing goes out, they start to squeal like you describe. We actually took our motor into an electric motor winding shop and he replaced all of the internal windings for about $60. The unit is working like new again. They can probably do the same if a bearing is going out. Hope this helps! It will probably be cheaper than buying a new motor.
74310
I had mine running full tilt for probably a year without issue. Sure, at max speed there's the a little noise from the air moving but it was fine. After about a year, and it probably didn't like being on the max setting that long, I got a little buzzing here and there. Usually a gentle "bump" to the case stopped it. After about 2 months of this, I "bumped" it and the fan blade popped off the motor and fell inside the case. Granted, that was a MUCH more forceful bump, so I don't know if I was a little to rough, or if the assembly, motor, and/or bearings had finally reached their limit. For the time I had it and the price, I'd say it was a good investment. Any other Antec LED fans I've bought are still running like a champ!!
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Have not experienced your issues. No, DO NOT attempt a repair yourself. Please seek a qualified local appliance repair shop. It is normal for metal to "Make Sounds" when heated or cooled. If these "sounds" are new, different, unsafe, or not up to your standards, also consider replacement due to cost of estimated repairs.
259407
It is loud but I wouldn't call it a rattling sound. Mine works great There is a small piston driven by a small electric motor that pumps the air. I think you are hearing the piston moving.
663969
If it was working fine and then failed I'd get it replaced under warranty. Sounds like the motor or the fan itself is rubbing and now has completely failed - just a bad unit. But make sure nothing got inside it to bind it up. It should be under the 1 year warranty.
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Hey Zandersmom,One suggestion is to replace the impeller, sometimes debris from the water column will get in between the rubber and the socket that the impeller sits in and throws off the alignment. Mine used to make a loud rattling noise, it was very annoying. Once I replaced the impeller, all was quite again. If everything else is intact and there are no operational issues, my best guess, its the impeller. Hope this helps.TG
184433
This sounds like a defect. My unit is very stable and in normal use has been extremely quiet. Maybe yous has been damaged during shipment?
579066
I have not experienced that with mine. Sounds like thermal expansion of metal. If its under warranty have it replaced, otherwise love it or leave it!
1652196
Mine did the same thing at first. It ended up that I had it to far forward and the latches on the outside we're hitting the cab of the truck. Moved it back just a little and it stopped rattling.
605460
It is louder than other water coolers I've had. Also, the cold water tap broke after only two months.
833736
Thank you for asking. unfortunately my thermo cooler started leaking the water from beneath soon i bought it hence did not serve me as i expected. i still have it and i am torn whether to trhow it away as a junk or what can be done.honstly i dont know what to do with it and this discouraged me soo much that i will never purchase anything from you unless you convinince me again that you really care for your customers. you advertised the electric water cooler as a new product but when i opened it, it was used it was not brand new as you advertised. anyway i am helpless under your mercy.Thanks and blessings
292876
I will not recommend this ice maker. Extremely loud and broke after 7 months
1088175
I have thrown away this treadmill. It generated a loud noise after less than one year usage. The company refused to fix my problem. Sorry that I am of no help here.