[meischmade]

Hey everyone, was hoping to get some feedback on an issue i'm having with my dust collector. It's a used JET DC-1100VX-BK Vortex Dust Collector 1.5HP. Link

I'm getting a pretty loud squeal every once in awhile when it turns on. Sometimes right away, sometimes after a few minutes of running. Please see the video and tell me what you think it is/how I can fix it. Is it the bearings inside the motor, the motor itself? I have no loss of CFM from what I can tell.

 

[meischmade]

Sounds like bearings to me… or the impeller is rubbing on something like a piece of wood. Spin it by hand and check for debris that might be interfering. If it s the bearings, that is an easy fix and will set you back about $10.

Cheers,
Brad

- MrUnix

I took the cover off and spun it earlier and I don't think it has any debris in it. How do I go about replacing bearings?

 

[meischmade]

You can take your motor to a motor shop and let them replace the bearings. It costs a little more. But it is better than replacing the motor.

- coxhaus

And that's exactly what I did. Found a shop not too far via Jet's service center page and replaced the bearings for $50 in two days. Thanks for your help everyone!