Chamberlain Belt Drive Opener Making Lots of Noise I just installed a Chamberlain the 'whisper quiet belt drive' opener and the motor unit seems to make a lot of noise. It sounds somewhat like the teeth in the belt are rubbing somewhere. I looked all over and still can't find the source of the noise. It's actually louder than my old chain drive opener. It happens primarily when the door opens but only sometimes when closing. Does anyone have any ideas where to look? Chamberlain Belt Drive Opener Making Lots of Noise I just installed a Chamberlain the 'whisper quiet belt drive' opener and the motor unit seems to make a lot of noise. It sounds somewhat... » Read More Chamberlain Belt Drive Opener Making Lots of Noise I just installed a Chamberlain the 'whisper quiet belt drive' opener and the motor unit seems to make a lot of noise. It sounds somewhat like the teeth in the belt are rubbing somewhere. I looked all over and still can't find the source of the noise. It's actually louder than my old chain drive opener. It happens primarily when the door opens but only sometimes when closing. Does anyone have any ideas where to look? « Show Less
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Did you ever figure out what causes the noise? I have exactly the same problem. I does sound like the belt is rubbing against something.
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Found the problem with mine. Either the top of the motor or the belt were making occasional contact with the belt cap retainer. I greased the inside or the belt cap retainer and the noise is gone.
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A mechanic's stethoscope (a common auto shop item) can help you find the source of the noise quickly.
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It is a little noisy. They offer different key types, so contact them and see if they have quieter keys
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I asked my husband what's going on here, as he is the one who installed every ceiling fan in every home we have ever owned/lived in. We've never had a problem with any of them. (His father was a master electrician. My husband is not, but he still knows what he's doing.) He said, "This is a result of a misalignment of the light fixture. There is a small plastic spacer provided with the fan light kit that fits inside the globe. That should stop the noise and also make pulling the chain easier." I hope this helps.
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Our motor is very loud for about 5 minutes and then we can hit the unit and it goes back to it's normal quiet state. I think the motor is about to burn out, but hitting it seems to work for now. We were out of warranty when it began, so I never pursued a fix.
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When mine was first installed, my electrician said I would hear some noises (something like a popping noise) after the unit shuts off and that would be normal. I'm not sure why. I've had mine installed for over 7 months and have not had any issues with it. I don't know for sure if it no longer makes the noise, or if it stops after a time.
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I also just bought the laptop and I am hearing this weird clicking sounds constantly! I called tech support and they said it was part of the HDD Protection Settings, so I turned it off and the noise stopped briefly but came back. I think I will have to call again because this is noisier than the 2007 laptop I had before. If it doesn't stop I will return the laptop.
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Tried mine last night for the first time, makes so much noise that I had to go back to my old unit. Will try again in a different area and see if that helps
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While it is not whisper quiet, it is powerful due to the motor which does make noise. I would recommend going to youtube and looking this product up as their are product videos on there so that will at least give you a better idea of how noisy it is. Thank you ! Magic Mikes Premium Pleasure
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Yep - it makes the sound from the motor. The reviews mention it. You should have done more research or return it. I don't know of any that dont'make this sound though...
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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
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I have been using the this drive for several months and I have had no buzzing noises. I would be concerned about that. Sounds like there may be an issue with the drive. I had one of the book drives start dropping out like it was getting disconnected then it finally just died. I had it for about 4 years before this happened though and had already purchased another one a couple of months before the old one died. The one I have now seems to be working fine but I am not sure I would buy another one.
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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.
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Wish I could help. We use this in an industrial environment with noise levels that can put an AC/DC concert to shame. An exhaust fan that you can hear from next door may be caused by a bad bearing and the vibration is what you're hearing; in which case you might have to wait it out until it totally fails or you could ask them to lubricate it to see if it makes a difference.
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Mine is noisy too, a high pitch whirring sound. I wondered if mine was broken as well but it has great suction so I think it's suppose to sound like that :)
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I cycle a lot during the warm months on my road bike. I often (monthly) have to clean my chain and oil it. The oil accumulate dirty which sometimes cause a derailment of the chain. Also, the chain can be a little noisy. Now, with that being said this is all from my experience cycling outside on the roads. My experience at the gym, in spinning class, is different. The bikes are chain driven and the chains are enclosed. However, the chain does make some noise and I've notice the maintenance people oiling the chain. On the other side, belt driven, I wondered if the belt will wear / stretch and ultimately loosen. I try them both and I picked the belt for the quietness and smooth peddling. The chain belt was very good but ... I hope that helped.
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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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That doesn't sound good, it sounds like a part is loose in the motor, I would personally return it. I bought 2 and they hummed and purred, there was no grinding noise at all. Hope this helps.