When you finally turn your AC on for the summer, you might have to get used to the noise that it makes as it cools your home. It will more than likely become part of the normal noises in your house. You are always going to have a certain amount of noise coming from your AC unit. However, when those noises turn loud and strange, you know that you more than likely have a problem that needs to be addressed. There are different problems that are associated with different types of noises. Hal Mechanical is here to talk about AC noises and what they might mean for your unit.

AC Squealing & Screeching

If your unit is making a squealing or screeching noise, you might have and issue with a belt or bearings. This is especially true for units that are getting older and closer to being replaced. Older units also have a blower fan that has a belt attached to it. Luckily, when you’re working with an HVAC professional, this isn’t a difficult repair to make. If you have a newer unit, the sound will be coming from something else since you won’t have one of these belts on the blower fan. It will more than likely be an issue with the condenser fan that is the issue. The motor might need to be replaced.

Hissing AC Sounds

Often, a hissing noise coming from your AC unit is because you have a refrigerant leak. When there is a refrigerant leak, it can be difficult for the unit to keep up with the demands of cooling your house. This is a problem that you need to rely on an HVAC professional to help you solve. They have sophisticated equipment that can locate even the smallest leaks in your system.

AC Buzzing Noise

There are several problems that can produce a buzzing noise. For this reason, locating the issue that is causing a buzzing noise can be the most challenging for homeowners. Some of the problems that accompany a buzzing noise might include:
– Parts that have become loose and are rattling inside the unit
– Isolation feet that are missing or broken
– Your compressor is malfunctioning
– Your unit is leaking refrigerant that is causing the entire unit to freeze up

AC Rattling Noises

Most of the time, when you hear a rattling noise coming from your unit, it is because there is a part that has become loose or is broken. If you don’t fix the issue, it can have a negative impact on the lifespan of your unit.

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Any time you hear something off with your AC, it should be a cause for concern. You know what your system should sound like. For most homeowners, they know right away when something is amiss. When this happens, you can turn to Hal Mechanical to solve the problem for you. We can fix any issue you are having, large or small. Call us today!