Most Goshen, IN, cooling systems that receive regular AC maintenance purr like contented cats for the most part, but sometimes even well-maintained systems get sick and need emergency AC repair. If your air conditioner is ailing, it will try to warn you using the language of noise. Don’t ignore these communications because the problem will only get worse.
Common Noises Distressed Air Conditioners Make
- Bangs, Thumps, Clanks and Clunks
- Squealing and Screeching
- Screams
- Rattling and Clattering
- Humming and Clicking
What These Noises Mean
Clanks, bangs, thumps and clunks usually mean that a part is loose or has come undone. That part is now clattering around inside the compressor. The fan or blower blades may be out of alignment and knocking against other parts. Squealing and screeching usually indicate a worn belt or malfunctions in the blower motor, fan motor or blower wheel. Your air conditioner might scream if it has a refrigerant leak or a failing compressor. Rattling and clattering could be caused by debris caught in the outdoor unit or by something more serious. Uncharacteristic humming usually signals loose wires or a loose electrical connection, whereas clicking might indicate an electrical defect in one of your AC controls.
How To Help a Sick Air Conditioner
Scary AC noises mean trouble, and the surest way to destroy your system or to create a dangerous condition in your home is to continue to operate a malfunctioning air conditioner. You might be able to avoid a new AC install by listening to your air conditioner and giving it the help it needs. For 24/7 emergency AC repair in Goshen, IN, call an experienced HVAC service technician from Rex’s Heating and Cooling or call (574) 500-2867 to get help with diagnosing the noise.
204 1/2 Johnston Street, Goshen, IN 46528-2558