Why does my air conditioner make a noise when the AC is on?
If the compressor clutch were slipping, it would start to get very hot and start smoking. And if it were the bearing, it would make noise whether the AC was on or off. It sounds like the compressor itself is starting to fail. ken_green July 6, 2016, 4:47am #3 When you ‘‘pulled’’ the belt…did you replace it ?
Why does my Clutch make noise when the AC is off?
If the compressor clutch were slipping, it would start to get very hot and start smoking. And if it were the bearing, it would make noise whether the AC was on or off. It sounds like the compressor itself is starting to fail.
What causes an AC compressor to not engage?
If the clutch doesn’t engage, the problem could be a blown fuse, an open in the wire to the clutch coil, a bad clutch coil, a poor ground, or a low pressure lockout. AC compressor clutches receive power in a number of ways. They can activate through a relay that’s energized directly by a proper condition of the low and high pressure switches.
Why does my AC rattle when I turn it on?
The noise would start when the compressor engages due to the increased load on the engine. Compressor Clutch: The compressor clutch is a high-wear item, and if it’s worn out, it can create a rattle during operation. Some vehicles can have only the clutch replaced, but some require replacement of both the clutch and compressor.
Why does my air compressor make a clicking noise?
Your capacitor, on the other hand, is a large battery that stores electrical charge and releases that energy to give your compressor the electrical “kick in the pants” it needs to start running. But if either your contactor or capacitor go bad, they’ll produce a clicking noise as they try unsuccessfully to start your outdoor unit.
If the compressor clutch were slipping, it would start to get very hot and start smoking. And if it were the bearing, it would make noise whether the AC was on or off. It sounds like the compressor itself is starting to fail. ken_green July 6, 2016, 4:47am #3 When you ‘‘pulled’’ the belt…did you replace it ?
Why does my AC thermostat make a clicking noise?
This noise is caused by a part called a relay, which opens and closes to turn your AC on and off. If your thermostat is secured correctly to the wall this clicking sound shouldn’t be very loud. But if you hear a loud clicking noise and the AC won’t turn on, it could mean the thermostat is malfunctioning. What causes a thermostat to malfunction?
If the compressor clutch were slipping, it would start to get very hot and start smoking. And if it were the bearing, it would make noise whether the AC was on or off. It sounds like the compressor itself is starting to fail.