Loud compressor, no cooling

07-01-2011, 01:13 PM	#1
brokenhammer Member   Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 115	Loud compressor, no cooling I'm trying to help my sis in law with her A/C. The compressor makes a very loud noise when it's turned on. The system is not cooling the home at all. It's about a 30 year old condensor. Any tips on where to start or likely suspects? thanks

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07-01-2011, 01:22 PM	#2
yuri Hvac Pro   Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 6,612	Loud compressor, no cooling Compressor may be seized up or capacitor for it is weak. Need a electrical tester meter that checks capacitance or a Pro to check it. __________________ "Cut it twice and it is still too short". To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

07-01-2011, 03:27 PM	#3
JJboy Member     Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Austin - Texas Posts: 1,402	Loud compressor, no cooling This noise can be the fan bearing. __________________ **Always kill the power ** Hot air rises, but heat will always move from higher to lower temperatures. ** Real man shoot in manual. ** If it ain't grounded, it ain't dead.