Squeaky Tristar CXL Motor... What to do?

[Sanifan]

I finally cleaned up my Tristar CXL for big cleaning project. It's performing admirably. I love it!

There's a little issue, though, a little squeak from the fan or motor. You can't hear it when the vac is running. Once you switch it off, however, you can hear a slight squeak, squeak, squeak, squeak as the motor and fan slows to a halt.

Bad bearings? Is my motor kaput? Easy to fix or maintain? What to do?

 

[twocvbloke]

If it's only slight, then it sounds like it'll be carbon brush squeak, it happens with most brushed motors, sometimes noticeable, other times not, but it's not a problem and best left alone...