What is causing my motor to make a howling and screeching sound?
If your motor is making horrible noises, it is usually the motor bearings. As the motor ages, the grease lubricating the bearings in the end bells deteriorates. When this happens, the bearings begin to screech and the armature will wear down. If neglected, the motor may need to be replaced. Leslie’s offers free labor on in-store diagnostics and repairs, so if your motor is not behaving as it should, feel free to bring it into your local store any time for a check-up.
