A noisy air conditioner is disturbing. It interrupts the sleep, relaxation or the privacy of the occupants. There could be many reasons for the noise that is coming out of your AC unit. It can be a clear sign that indicates something is wrong inside the unit that needs repair. You probably may take it lightly, if you tend to ignore the noise coming from the AC, it can lead to a situation where it cannot be fixed or where fixing it will turn to be an expensive matter.
Take a look at what causes the AC to produce the noise
Exhausted compressor:
The compressor of AC is always noisy. If the compressor noise causes to make you feel disturbed, it could be because of the loosened parts or accessories. If the problem continues to persist it’s time to contact a professional AC repair team.
Faulty Fan
The fan which is located in both ends of an AC unit needs to be kept clean and regularly maintained. If any unusual sound seems to be coming from the fan area, then the fan blade needs to be checked. Remove any dust that is present around the blades. The noise could be due to other items or the insulation that is trapped inside the fan. If the issue is not because of the dust or any items, you need to check if the blades are loose. If so, then blades need to be tightened.
Faulty fan motors or driver motor
The faulty fan motor can also be the reason for the noise. It might have gone bad. The motor has the bearings that need to be permanently lubricated. Over functioning of the unit seems to have affected the lubrication making the motor loud and noisy. The motor is not repairable and needs to be replaced if it is creating too much noise.
Defective motor belt or bearing
Sometimes you hear a harsh sound from your unit. This indicates it has a bad belt or motor bearing problems. A defective motor belt is a common reason behind a noisy air conditioner.
What can you do to avoid these types of problems in the future?
There will be some issues, though, that will need professional assistance. So, it is better to enter into a service contract with a professional HVAC maintenance company for a regular or preventive maintenance program.
If you think your AC units need maintenance, it’s crucial that you pick the best AC maintenance company to enter into an agreement with. In Kuwait, you can rely upon the services offered by the leading HVAC solution provider Advanced Services. It is an established company with an impeccable record in the domain of HVAC installation, HVAC AMC, repair, and service.