Not having cool air come out of registers, or an air conditioner that doesn’t come on at all aren’t the only ways an AC system signals distress. Sometimes there are noises, either from an AC unit directly, or coming out of registers that can let home or business owners know that something is wrong. But figuring out if something is wrong is only half the story because some problems are very serious, while some are rather minor which means you might be able to handle them yourself. The trick is in knowing the difference. To learn more about how to better understand the noises your air conditioner might make, or to arrange your Orlando AC repair, contact the experts at All Temp AC and Refrigeration. In the meantime, here are some common noise issues, what they might mean and what should be done about them.
Noise coming from ductwork— generally they aren’t serious, which means if the noise doesn’t bother you, you can probably let it go for awhile. On the other hand, sometimes the noise coming from ductwork is actually noise being carried from elsewhere. If in doubt, call your repairman.
Roaring or hissing—usually such noises are due to a blower or air handler problem. This isn’t usually a very serious problem either, though it can become quite annoying and can lead to higher utility bills.
Bubbling sounds—this is usually a pretty serious problem because it means that refrigerant is coming out. That’s something that needs fixing right away because the unit might be blowing bad chemicals into the air.
Any sounds coming from the electric panel—this is always bad news. It’s likely to portend the smell of smoke or some other disaster. You need Orlando AC repair so call a repairman immediately.
Clicking sounds—usually this means there is something going wrong with relays, which in turn generally means there is something wrong with the thermostat. Not likely an emergency, but it should be looked at sooner rather than later.
Squeaking or squealing—these kinds of sounds are usually associated with fans, and generally aren’t serious, unless you start to smell smoke. They can also be caused by animals in the ductwork.
Fluttering or scratching—usually intermittent in nature, these sounds are almost always generated by an animal that has gotten inside the ductwork. Not usually very serious unless the animal panics and gets injured by a fan blade or gets stuck and can’t get out by itself.
Rattling—this almost always means something has come loose somewhere and needs to be tightened. If you can access it, you likely can tighten it yourself. If not, call the repairman.
Air conditioners are both sturdy and fragile—they can stand up to storms and huge temperature changes outside, yet can be easily damaged by a mouse crawling inside them. Getting to know your unit will help you better diagnose problems. If you find yourself in over your head, call the Orlando AC repair professionals at All Temp AC and Refrigeration—we can show you what is wrong and fix any problems you might encounter.
