It is normal for an air conditioner to make
some noise. Noise means the motor of your AC unit is working. However, there
are noises that come from AC which are not normal. The unusual noise such as
buzzing banging, clanking, squealing, clicking, and rattling is telling you
that there is something wrong with our AC unit. If you hear an unusual sound
coming out of your air conditioning unit, do not ignore it because a simple
buzzing sound may turn into a more serious problem that can cost a lot of money
and potential hazard to your health.
One of the drawbacks of the window type air
conditioner is that they can be noisy. Read on to help you identify what are
the possible causes of the unusual noise.
1.
Foreign objects
If your air conditioner suddenly starts
making loud noises, it is possible that a foreign object gets inside the
system. This problem is quite usual in a window-type AC because its outer part
hangs outside your home which makes it exposed to flying debris and small
animals and insects.
If this problem happens, just turn off your
AC unit, unplug it and open the front grill. Use a flashlight and look inside
the unit. Remove the foreign object that gets inside the system and secures the
front grill back in place. Plug and start your AC once more.
2.
Bent fan blades
In some cases, the presence of a foreign
object inside the AC system can cause other problem such as bent fan blades.
Hard impact on the AC can also cause a similar problem. Bent fan blades usually
produce clanking or clicking noise. You can solve this problem by straightening
the blades using pliers or by your hands. However, if you are not 100% sure
whether the fan blades are bent or not, it would be wise to consult an air conditioning service Perth.
3.
Vibration on the window frame
Window-type air conditioners are usually
mounted on the window frames. If not installed properly, it can cause a lot of
vibration which can produce loud noises. To determine whether the noise due to
the vibration on the window frame, touch the sides of the window frame and if
they vibrate excessively you should call the air conditioner installation in Perth to install your AC properly
to minimize the vibration.
4.
Loose front grill
If the front grill of your AC is not
fastened properly, it may vibrate and would produce unusual noise. To resolve
this issue, just simply remove the grill and mount properly on the AC. If the
locking mechanism of the front grill has been damaged, you may need to replace
it.
5.
Insufficient lubrication
If your air conditioner is not properly
lubricated, it can produce loud persistent noise. For instance, a fan motor
that is not properly lubricated can result in annoying continual noise, and it
could damage the motor too. If this happens, turn off the AC and call an experienced
air conditioning service provider in
Perth to lubricate the fan motor. If you are not an experienced AC technician,
do not attempt to open the sealed fan motor. You may cause more damage if you
don’t know how to deal with it properly.
