Trifo Excessive Operating Noise

Robot vacuum is very loud during operation compared to when it was new

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Worn or damaged fan motor bearings, Debris in fan housing, Worn main brush bearings, Loose internal screws or panels

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Turn OFF the robot and remove it from the dock.

  • 1. Isolate noise source: Run the robot briefly and listen to determine if the noise comes from the fan area (center/top), brush area (bottom front), or wheels (sides).
  • 2. Service brushes: Remove and clean the main brush and side brush. Replace them if the end caps are worn or the shafts are loose.
  • 3. Clean fan path: Remove the dust bin and inspect the fan intake for debris. Do not insert tools into the fan while powered.
  • 4. Tighten external screws: With the robot powered OFF, check and gently tighten accessible bottom plate screws to reduce rattling panels.
  • 5. Fan inspection (advanced): If the noise is clearly from the fan and persists after cleaning, the fan motor bearings may be worn. Replace the fan motor module.

Warning: Persistent grinding or screeching noises indicate imminent motor failure. Continued use can cause overheating and damage to the main PCB.

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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Suction Fan Motor
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