{"id":451,"date":"2021-05-10T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-10T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wcbutler.com\/blog\/?p=451"},"modified":"2021-05-10T12:07:10","modified_gmt":"2021-05-10T16:07:10","slug":"noisy-ac-dont-ignore-these-particular-sounds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wcbutler.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/noisy-ac-dont-ignore-these-particular-sounds\/","title":{"rendered":"Noisy AC? Don\u2019t Ignore These Particular Sounds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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It would be great if we had air conditioners that could self-diagnose themselves and then send us an alert through an app on our smartphones to tell us that something is amiss. To be honest, that\u2019s probably not too much of a stretch for the future. Unfortunately, it\u2019s not a reality quite yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For now, we do have to rely on other means to warn us that something is wrong with our air conditioning systems. Perhaps it\u2019s a sudden drop in cooling power, or an unexpected rise in your energy bills. Or it might even be that your circuit breakers connected to your AC system are constantly tripping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the most common signs that something is wrong with your air conditioner is that it\u2019s making loud or unfamiliar noises. You know more than anyone the everyday sound of your HVAC systems. If something sounds strange, it\u2019s worth giving our team a call.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So what kind of sound are we talking about? Read on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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

Have you noticed a pretty loud mechanical shrieking noise coming from your air conditioner? This is most likely the sign of a motor problem, or at the least it\u2019s a sign of a motor bearing\u2019s lubrication wearing out. This isn\u2019t a huge problem! Actually, it\u2019s a natural part of wear and tear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, it doesn\u2019t mean you should ignore the sound. When left unaddressed, \u201cnatural\u201d wear and tear can lead to a very unnatural emergency breakdown. Give us a call so that we can re-lubricate or check any other motor problems you\u2019re having, before the motor overheats and really does lead to an AC breakdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

A grinding noise is another sound that is usually indicative of a motor problems. It\u2019s usually caused by a motor that has too much debris on it\u2014like dust. Or it could be the start of the lubrication wearing down, like we mentioned above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s very <\/em>important to pay attention to smells here too. If the grinding is accompanied with an acrid odor wafting through the vents, then it\u2019s a sign that your motor has already started overheating. If this is the case, please shut off your air conditioner right away and give our team a call.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

In the best-case scenarios, a rattling noise is extremely minor. It might be the sign of nothing more than a loose cabinet door\u2014something you could potentially fix on your own with a few twists of a screwdriver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another thing it might be is that loose components are being knocked around in your blower fan, or you have bent fan blades that are banging around. Rattling isn\u2019t a sound you should ignore, so if you can\u2019t find the culprit easily, give us a call.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hissing or Bubbling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you hear a sound that resembles hissing or bubbling, then you might be hearing refrigerant escape your system. Your air conditioning system is supplied with enough refrigerant during manufacturing to last its entire lifespan. So, if your system is losing refrigerant, it means there is a leak. The leak must be located and professionally repaired. If this doesn\u2019t happen, then it can eventually cause damage to the compressor\u2026 and once the system\u2019s compressor breaks down, you may need to replace your entire air conditioner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

W.C. Butler Heating and Air Conditioning is your trusted resource for quality AC repair in Roanoke, VA<\/a>. Contact us<\/a> today!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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