{"id":714,"date":"2021-05-10T11:00:18","date_gmt":"2021-05-10T15:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.awheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/?p=714"},"modified":"2021-05-11T15:45:48","modified_gmt":"2021-05-11T19:45:48","slug":"noises-you-dont-want-your-ac-system-making","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.awheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/noises-you-dont-want-your-ac-system-making\/","title":{"rendered":"Noises You Don\u2019t Want Your AC System Making"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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In the not-too-far-off future, it\u2019s very likely that we\u2019ll\nhave air conditioner systems that can pretty much diagnose their own problems.\nLoose fan belt? You get an alert. Motor bearings that need lubrication? Alert,\nsent to your phone! Just like your car\u2019s dashboard lets you know to check the\nengine, there will likely be some sort of alert system for AC systems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That is unfortunately not the reality yet, however, and therefore you have to rely on your keen senses to know when something is amiss. For instance, maybe you feel warmer than you think you should, or you see that your energy bills have spiked without an explanation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the most common\n<\/em>signs that something is amiss with an air conditioning system is that it\u2019s\nmaking loud or ominous noises. What kind of noises are we talking about? Well\nto be honest, anything that\u2019s out of the ordinary of what you usually hear\ncoming from the system and its components day-to-day is enough of a concern\nthat you should give us a call. But there are several specific noises that you\ncan keep an ear out for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Mechanical Shrieking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You know that \u201cnails on a chalkboard\u201d sound? Imagine it much louder, and lasting longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This kind of shrieking coming from inside your air conditioner is most likely the sign of motor problems, or at least the sign of a motor bearing that is wearing down. Having motor bearings wear down is not uncommon\u2014in fact, this is a typical thing to see as a system ages, as a part of natural wear and tear. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what happens is that those worn down motor bearings\neventually cause too much friction for said motor, and can cause it to overheat\nso that it\u2019s permanently damaged. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grinding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Grinding noises are also usually indicative of a motor\nproblem. Grinding is usually caused by a motor that has accumulated too much\ndust, or has lost too much lubrication. Like the above issue, this is also a\nnatural part of wear and tear\u2014and it\u2019s something that\u2019s checked during routine\nmaintenance\u2014but it isn\u2019t something you should ignore. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If this grinding sound is accompanied by an acrid odor from\nyour vents\u2014a sign that your motor has already started overheating\u2014please don\u2019t\nhesitate to turn off <\/em>your air\nconditioner and give our number a call right away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rattling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Rattling might <\/em>be\na sign of a very minor issue, such as a loose cabinet door. This is something\nyou can probably fix on your own. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you\u2019ve checked the cabinet\u2019s exterior and that doesn\u2019t\nseem to be the problem, then you\u2019ll want our professionals to investigate\nfurther. We may find that you have loose components that are being knocked into\nthe blower fan, and\/or you can have damaged fan blades. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another possibility is that the rattling is a sign that your air conditioner cabinet is coming loose from the slab, or you have ductwork damage and that is where the noise is coming from. Please don\u2019t hesitate to give us a call even if you suspect it\u2019s something minor. It\u2019s better to be safe than sorry! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For professional AC repair in Haskins, OH<\/a>, contact AW Heating & Cooling<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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