Aside from the natural humming that AC units make, from time to time everyone who has air conditioning might experience some strange noises. Moreover, those noises can often be an indication that something is wrong. It is wise to catch the problem right away and call in a Park Slope air conditioning repair professional. Nobody wants a strange sound to turn into a costly repair. If you are hearing noises coming from your AC unit, here are two possible causes.
Something is Obstructing The Fan
If you are hearing banging or knocking noises coming from your AC unit, there is something most likely partially blocking the fan (such as part of a tree branch). The could cause something to come loose on the AC unit. If you hear this noise, stop running your AC unit until you can have a professional come in and look at it. Continuing to run the AC unit will only cause further damage.
The Fan Belt is Worn Out
When your AC unit starts to make a loud squealing or squeaking sound, the chances are that your fan belt has gotten loose, is misaligned, or is worn out. While you can continue to run your AC unit, the noise will persist until the fan belt either totally breaks or is replaced. It is best to call an AC repair professional as soon as you start hearing the noise so you are no longer bothered by it and your fan belt can work properly.
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