Camercxqkq: Ak: Uusi sivu: I received an email about a mechanical issue with a Thumper Massager. A gentleman was asking me if I knew about possible places to get a malfunctioning Thumper unit back to working condition. I didn't have any answers at that time (in terms of a local repairman), but I did find many reviews where customers had received assistance over the phone from customer service (with a live person) and were guided through some simple but common repairs on their Thumper Massage Units....

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Ak: Uusi sivu: I received an email about a mechanical issue with a Thumper Massager. A gentleman was asking me if I knew about possible places to get a malfunctioning Thumper unit back to working condition. I didn't have any answers at that time (in terms of a local repairman), but I did find many reviews where customers had received assistance over the phone from customer service (with a live person) and were guided through some simple but common repairs on their Thumper Massage Units....

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I received an email about a mechanical issue with a Thumper Massager.

A gentleman was asking me if I knew about possible places to get a malfunctioning Thumper unit back to working condition.

I didn't have any answers at that time (in terms of a local repairman), but I did find many reviews where customers had received assistance over the phone from customer service (with a live person) and were guided through some simple but common repairs on their Thumper Massage Units.

I'm not sure if the repair is the same for all massager models, but the most common problem with the Thumper (MP2) I own seems to be the switch. It appears to be an easy fix.

Here are the instructions for correcting a malfunctioning switch.

Fixing The Switch On The Thumper Mini Pro - Problems:

Both of these situations can occur when the internal connections or switch housing are faulty. I have the same model Thumper MP2 and experienced the exact same problem.

Fixing the Problem:

First you want to check and see if the switch moves freely.

If the switch is jammed (not clicking), you will need clean the switch connections as well as the switch housing (the plastic part that the switch slides into) before reinstalling the switch.

Don't let the word "refit" scare you (it's just a cool word for 'put back together'), this is an easy to do job and you won't need any special tools, just a tiny flat head screwdriver and maybe a Phillips head screwdriver should do the trick; oh yeah, and a little steel wool.

What to do first:

The unit must be opened, and the panel behind it cleaned. If the connections are broken, they should be rewired.

Before unscrewing anything try this first

*Pry the switch off (it's actually a cover), and you'll see the actual switch beneath.

Once you access the switch, take a cotton swab wetted with 91% rubbing alcohol and clean the contacts (keep in mind that there are several sets of contacts that control the speeds).

If a simple swab [https://www.goapplianceservice.com/service-area/appliance-repair-park-slope Good Old Appliance Service] of alcohol does not work, you can roll up some steel-wool (a small piece, rolled up nice and tight) to stick into the switch openings on top. (This will be easier to understand if you open the switch in front of you).

With the steel wool in place, take a small flat screwdriver and moved the steel wool up and down along the switch until you see that the contacts are clean.

Move the switch upwards to clean the bottom contacts, and downwards to access the top ones.

Let's see if it works:

This is important:

Before reassembling the switch and testing it, you should blow out any excess wool particles.

When you plug your Thumper Mini Pro back in it should work just like new in all three speeds.

Enjoy!

If you are still having problems, call Thumper Inc. on 1-800-848-6737.

How to reply to the email I received

Unfortunately the switch was not the problem with Mr. C's unit, his problem sounded a little more internal then a dirty contact but the parts he needed were made available to him, he just wasn't interested in fixing the machines himself and he wasn't to excited about sending them off for repair because of exorbitant shipping costs.

He told me they had two Mini Pros that need service and as you can imagine, shipping them to Canada and back is expensive.

He wanted to find out if anyone in the U.S. worked on them.

He received a few circuit boards and miscellaneous parts from the merchant he went through but he didn't want to get into fixing them himself (if he could avoid it).

I told him that I have not had any deep mechanical problems with either of the thumpers that I own, just a minor switch problem, but on my website I did make reference to a review where a fella got quite a bit of over the phone help.

I can understand not wanting to maintain the unit yourself but its nice to know that, if you were so inclined, these are machines that can be repaired by the owner (as opposed to being disposable) with the correct guidance.

I knew that this was not much of a help, but I did wish him luck.

My Personal Experience

I'm sorry I couldn't help Mr. C, but I can empathize because I own two Thumpers and have never had any major problems (I am knocking on the wood as I type).

I don't want to spend money on something that I don't need to. A shipping cost to Canada and back is not cheap for a machine that weighs 7 pounds. I am happy that Thumper will provide me with replacement parts and instructions so that I can get my machine working again. I would miss my Thumper for three weeks if it were gone.

It sounds like Mr. C might too. Why else would he own one of each, if they did not do what they said and do it well?

If you have squeaking or rattling kitchen appliance you know how annoying this can be. It is time to replace the older, cheaper appliances with newer ones. However, some appliances are still in good condition and were quite expensive. Luckily there is an easy fix for many devices, and this is simply lubricating certain parts that are a bit worn and therefore are making more noise than they used to.

Juicers, food processors, and bread makers are all common culprits for making loud squeaks and extra noise after a few years. The manufacturer usually lubricates gears, pulleys, axles and bushes with either silicone or teflon based materials. These do last a long time, and if you can find them they are the best thing to use again. You can get them from electrical repair shops or try hobby shops. The thing about these lubes is that they are very clean and don't leave ugly stains, thats why hobby makers like to use them. You will need to open the appliance's case in order to lubricate any noisy parts. Turn it off and unplug it, then look for the screws that let you lift off the top, side, or bottom plate - there should be about 4-6 holding it down. Most electrical appliances are secured with phillips-head screws, but some require special bits. Once you're inside, turn the machine by hand when you see the motor, gears and pulleys. You will hear a familiar squeak. Find out where it is coming from. All you need to do is apply a few drops of the lubricant between the contact points (eg where an axle runs through a bush or bearing) and run a thin bead around gear wheels. The only place NOT to put any is on a pulley that has a belt running over it, as bread makers often do. There has to be certain amount of friction here so the belt does not just slip. If this does occur you need to clean the lube back off using a cloth and denatured alcohol.

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