Ductless air conditioners are typically known for being relatively quiet. As a result, loud noises coming from your system in Clovis, NM, almost always point to trouble. Here’s some information about the ductless AC noises that you may hear and what they mean.
Buzzing
Various things may cause your ductless AC system to produce buzzing sounds. On the more benign side of things, it may be that one of the system’s fan blades has come loose. More seriously, it can point to electrical issues with either your system’s compressor or its motors.
Hissing
Hissing and bubbling often point to refrigerant leaks, making them particularly worrisome because your system relies on refrigerant to cool your home. Also, refrigerant can be toxic if inhaled in large quantities, and it can even burn skin on contact.
Hissing indicates that gaseous refrigerant is leaking through an opening in one of your system’s refrigerant lines, and bubbling sometimes means that air has flowed into the spot where the substance should have been. Having an HVAC technician perform repairs on your refrigerant lines can help keep your system working efficiently and prevent potential injuries.
Rattling
Rattling noises can be especially jarring, but the severity of the issues underlying them depends on precisely where the noises are coming from. In most cases, a rattling noise means that some parts are loose somewhere in your ductless system, and resolving the problem can be as simple as asking a technician for a tune-up. If the racket is coming from your system’s compressor, on the other hand, while loose parts and debris may still be ultimately responsible, your compressor may have also sustained some kind of damage that may not be immediately obvious.
When your ears alert you to trouble with your ductless AC system, don’t ignore them. Call I.T.S. Refrigeration & Heating, Inc. to schedule the best ductless mini-split services around Clovis, NM, today.
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