Check. Check. 1-2-3…sound check. Hmmmm…that doesn’t sound right!
With our higher temperatures this week, we may be turning on the A/C for the first time this year. And, for some of us, things just don’t sound right. If your air conditioner is making weird noises, it usually indicates a problem with the system, such as loose parts, a failing fan motor, a refrigerant leak, clogged drain lines, or a worn-out compressor, depending on the specific sound you hear (like rattling, squealing, hissing, buzzing, or gurgling). Here’s what you may be hearing:
Common AC noises and what they might mean:
• Squealing or screeching: Worn out fan belt, bad motor bearings
• Rattling: Loose components like fan blades, cover plates, or screws
• Buzzing: Faulty condenser fan motor, loose parts, electrical issues
• Hissing: Refrigerant leak
• Gurgling or bubbling: Clogged drain line
• Banging: Potential compressor problem
• Whistling: Air leaks in ductwork
What should you do if your AC is making weird noises? Call Alaskan Air Conditioning & Heating! We can suggest what may be wrong with the system, but the best thing you can do is call the professionals to properly identify and and correct the problem.
Call us today for your Alaskafication of the air conditioning system so you can changeover on those upcoming warmer days of Spring.