RT-1250 Auger Motor Whine

[craigp]

When I first bought my RT-1250, the auger motor made a very distinctive noise. I actually enjoyed hearing it whine. After my 4th or 5th cook, the motor became silent. Is this normal?

 

[Dubs]

Make a recording of it, send it to rec req.

 

[SmokeOCD]

Make a recording of nothing?

I used to be able to hear it from 20-30 feet away. Now I gotta listen intently to hear it. Not silent, but definitely quieter.

 

[C. Keeper]

Make a recording of nothing?

I used to be able to hear it from 20-30 feet away. Now I gotta listen intently to hear it. Not silent, but definitely quieter.

Do you have a recording?

 

[craigp]

As I said in my OP, the auger is now silent. It works fine, maybe it just needed breaking in…?

 

[RTFfan]

Mine does it when it's below zero outside. Still works just makes a horrible noise till warmed up.

 

[okie]

Whining is common. Mine still does, but quiet is ok too. I think it is the gear box. No place to lube it that I can see. Perhaps it is worse with longer pellets? My 590 and 380 also whined.

 

[Motodad1776]

Mine does it when it's below zero outside. Still works just makes a horrible noise till warmed up.

Mine does the same, otherwise barely a noise and for me its the auger motor fan making the noise........quick shot of silicone spray and quiet as a church fart.

 

[RTFfan]

Good tip I'll be doing that this weekend. Thanls