Why is my Vitamix making a weird noise?

The grinding sound may indicate that the blade bearing assembly is starting to break down. Please contact customer service to troubleshoot this problem.Click to see full answer. Also to know is, why is my Vitamix not blending?Your Vitamix® motor is designed with Automatic Overload Protection to prevent it from overheating. If the motor shuts off, follow these instructions: Turn off the power switch for up to 45 minutes to reset. Reset time will be extended if high room temperatures exist.One may also ask, why does my Vitamix smell like smoke? In addition, the Vitamix motor is designed with Automatic Overload Protection to protect itself from overheating. If the motor should overheat, it may emit a burning smell. If this occurs, turn the power off for up to 45 minutes, allowing the machine to cool down or reset. Also to know is, why is my Vitamix so loud? This high pitched whining sound happens when an air pocket is formed, and the blades are spinning freely inside the a bubble of air with no resistance. Although it is loud (and to some a very scary sound) it is actually good for the motor! The blades have no resistance, so the motor is not straining at all.Is vitamix noisy? All Vitamix’s noise levels are in a safe range The quietest Vitamix’s noise is in the high 80 decibels. And the loudest Vitamix is in the high 90’s. Of course, some people don’t mind. They say, “hey, blenders are loud; Vitamix’s are powerful, so some noise is to be expected.”