Why does my air conditioner make a loud squeal when I turn it on?
USUAL CAUSE. This symptom is usually caused by a loose or worn air conditioning compressor belt. When the A/C is activated the compressor is engaged. This places a load on the engine and the drive belt that rotates the compressor. If the belt is loose or worn the belt can slip on the compressor pulley and emit a loud squeal.
Why does my car belt squeal when I start the AC?
If the belt only squeals when you start the car with the AC on, it is probably the belt or the tensioner. If the belt squeals when you turn the AC on after the car it running, it possibly could be something with the AC compressor, but I’d still start with the belt or the tensioner.
Why does my car make a squeaky noise when I Turn on the engine?
The sound of a squeaky belt in your vehicle’s engine is usually because the rubber belt is slipping on the metal pulley. Similar to when your tires squeal on the pavement, this slip causes a dreadful noise.
Why does my air conditioner belt keep making noise?
In this way, the belt keeps your fan, air conditioning, power steering pump, water pump and alternator working. It also indirectly keeps your battery from dying as that is a role of the alternator.
If the belt only squeals when you start the car with the AC on, it is probably the belt or the tensioner. If the belt squeals when you turn the AC on after the car it running, it possibly could be something with the AC compressor, but I’d still start with the belt or the tensioner.
Why does my air conditioner make a squealing noise?
If you’re experiencing this issue, it is likely one of three things: All newer units have direct-drive motors (meaning no belts). These sorts of units use a fan to draw air across the condenser coils located inside of your compressor. If you have a direct-drive motor then you will hear the squealing or grinding coming from your outside unit.
The sound of a squeaky belt in your vehicle’s engine is usually because the rubber belt is slipping on the metal pulley. Similar to when your tires squeal on the pavement, this slip causes a dreadful noise.
In this way, the belt keeps your fan, air conditioning, power steering pump, water pump and alternator working. It also indirectly keeps your battery from dying as that is a role of the alternator.