AC Making Noise When It’s Off? Here Are the Causes
In this article, I’ll dive into the potential causes of noises that an air conditioner makes while it’s off. I’ll also provide fixes for the noise issues and offer solutions to restore the silence!
Air conditioning-related topics and guides on how to maintain your home’s AC systems.
In this article, I’ll dive into the potential causes of noises that an air conditioner makes while it’s off. I’ll also provide fixes for the noise issues and offer solutions to restore the silence!
In this article, I’ll dive deep into the inner workings of portable air conditioners, exploring their components and processes, and focusing on how they cool the air in your home.
If you take a look at the back of your portable AC, you might see two drain ports: one on the top and one on the bottom. But why are there two drain ports, anyway? In this article, I’ll go over the difference between the two drain ports that are on some portable ACs.
Does your portable AC keep turning off, even when your room is warm? In this article, I’ll go over all of the things that cause a portable AC to keep turning off.
Click! Did your circuit breaker trip when your window AC turned on? Or maybe your window AC ran for a while, but the circuit breaker eventually tripped while your AC was running. In this article, I’ll go over all the causes of a tripping window AC circuit breaker. I’ll also explain how to fix a window AC that’s tripping its circuit breaker – no matter what the cause is.
Did your AC unit fail to turn on? It could be due to a bad AC contactor. In this article, I’ll go over all the symptoms of a bad AC contactor. I’ll also cover what you should do if your AC contactor has failed.
Did your AC unit suddenly stop working and now it seems like it doesn’t have any power at all? It could be due to a blown fuse. In this article, I’ll show you how to tell if your AC fuse is blown. I’ll also go over 3 different types of fuses – so you know how to tell if any type of AC fuse is blown.
Click! Did your air conditioner’s high pressure switch just trip? A tripped high pressure switch makes a loud click followed by an abrupt shutdown of your AC condensing unit. In this article, I’ll go over what you should do if your AC’s high pressure switch trips. I’ll also cover the causes of a tripping high pressure switch, and some maintenance tasks that you can perform to keep your AC’s high pressure switch from tripping in the first place.
Do you have a self-evaporating portable AC, but it suddenly stopped evaporating water on its own? In this article, I’ll go over what you should do if your portable AC is not evaporating water.
In this article, I’ll go over what you can do to fix your portable AC hose if it’s falling off. I’ll also cover how to keep your portable AC exhaust hose system secured to the window, even if its mounting kit is worn out.
In this article, I’ll go over everything you need to know about portable ACs and water. I’ll cover how portable ACs get water, and what happens when they’re full of water. I’ll also discuss what you should do if no water is coming out of your portable AC.
In this article, I’ll go over everything you need to know about recharging portable ACs. I’ll also discuss if you can use a recharge kit on a portable AC and how to tell if your portable AC needs recharging.
In this article, I’ll go over the top causes of a contactor not pulling in. I’ll also go over what you should do if your contactor only works when pushed in.
In this article, I’ll go over the top causes of an AC that runs constantly. I’ll also go over how to fix an AC that runs constantly, and how to know if your AC is undersized for your home.
In this article, I’ll go over all of the causes of an AC that keeps turning off. I’ll also go over what you should do if your AC keeps short cycling.
In this article, I’ll go over what you should do if your thermostat doesn’t turn on your AC. I’ll also go over what you should do if your thermostat doesn’t turn on your AC and only blows warm air.
In this article, I’ll go over the top 9 causes of a tripping AC breaker. I’ll also explain how to fix your AC once you figure out why it’s tripping its breaker.
In this article, I’ll go over what you should do if your AC compressor isn’t turning on.
I’ll also go over the causes of an AC compressor not turning on and what you can do to address them.
In this article, I’ll go over the 7 symptoms of low refrigerant in your AC. I’ll also cover what you should do if you have low refrigerant in your AC.
In this article, I’ll go over the top 8 reasons why your home’s AC might not blow cold. I’ll also go over how to fix an AC that’s not blowing cold.
In this article, I’ll go over the steps that you should take if your AC is leaking water. I’ll also go over why ACs leak water and how to fix a leaky AC.
In this article, I’ll go over what you should do if there’s no water coming out of your AC drain pipe. I’ll also provide some data on when you should expect water to come out of your AC’s drain pipe, and some tips on how to troubleshoot drain pipe issues.
In this article, I’ll go over what you should do if your outside AC unit is making a noise. I’ll also go over all of the different types of sounds that an AC unit makes—so you can figure out what’s wrong with your AC no matter what type of noise it’s making.
In this article, I’ll go over what you should do if your AC line is frozen. I’ll also go over everything that causes a frozen AC line—so you’ll know what to check and how to fix your AC.
In this article, I’ll explain everything that you should do if your AC’s evaporator coil is clogged. I’ll also go over the causes of a clogged evaporator coil so your AC won’t lose cooling again.
In this article, I’ll go over what you should do when your AC freezes up. I’ll also go over all of the causes of a frozen AC—so you can prevent your AC from freezing up again.
In this article, I’ll go over why ACs produce condensate and what you should do when your AC produces excess condensate. I’ll also let you know what you should do when your AC is leaking condensate all over your home.
In this article, I’ll go over everything that you should do if there is condensation on your AC lines. I’ll also discuss the science of condensation on AC lines—so you’ll better understand what’s causing the condensation to form in the first place.
In this article, I’ll explain the science behind AC vent condensation. I’ll also go over a few ways to keep your AC vents from sweating.
In this article, I’ll go over why it’s usually not necessary to cover your AC in the winter.
I’ll also discuss when it’s appropriate to cover your AC and the best way to cover your AC if you need to.
In this article, I’ll go over the pros and cons of installing and using a heat pump. I’ll also explain how a heat pump’s heating efficiency is measured and how it compares to other heaters.
In this article, I’ll go over 4 easy steps that you can follow to clean out your portable air conditioner. These steps should be followed whenever you conduct periodic maintenance on your portable AC—or when you’re getting ready to store your portable AC after the cooling season is over.
In this article, I’ll go over a few tips and tricks to improve the cooling from your portable AC. I’ll also go over the best installation practices that you should follow when setting up your portable AC.
In this article, I’ll go over the steps that you should take if your AC isn’t working. I’ll also provide some helpful tips for troubleshooting your AC so you can get your home cool again!
In this article, I’ll explain the details on how a heat pump works in the winter to heat your home. I’ll also discuss the pros and cons of using a heat pump in cold climates, and go over backup heating systems in heat pumps.
In this article, I’ll go over what you need to do if your heat pump is freezing up. I’ll also explain how a heat pump’s defrost cycle works and how to manually defrost your heat pump so you can get your home warm and toasty again.
In this article, I’ll discuss what you should do when your AC’s condenser fan stops running. I’ll also go over everything that you need to check in your AC condenser—step-by-step.
In this article, I’ll go over the causes and symptoms of a clogged air conditioner condensate drain line. I’ll also let you know what you need to do if your AC’s condensate drain line is blocked.
In this article, I’ll go over all the reasons why your window AC isn’t cooling. I’ll also let you know what you need to do to fix your window AC and get your room cool again!
In this article, I’ll discuss the benefits and drawbacks of running your window AC continuously. I’ll also provide some tips and tricks to keep your window AC running efficiently. You’ll be able to keep your energy bills low, and prolong the life of your AC!
In this article, I’ll go over what you need to know about using a portable AC outside—in both open areas and enclosed areas. I’ll also discuss other options for cooling outside areas, so you can make the correct choice no matter what the weather is!
In this article, I’ll go over the steps and tools required to clean your window AC without removing it from your window. I’ll also go over the reasons why you should clean your window AC, and some tips and tricks to keep your window AC running in top shape.
In this article, I’ll tell you everything that you need to know about putting air conditioning in your bedroom. I’ll also show you where you should place an AC in your bedroom, and what type and size of AC is best for your situation.
In this article, I’ll go over everything you need to know about tilting a window air conditioner. I’ll also cover how much you need to tilt your window AC, and what you should do if your window AC is not dripping water.
In this article, I’ll discuss everything you need to know about getting water on your AC. I’ll also discuss window AC drainage and how to keep your window AC out of the weather.
In this article, I’ll discuss how window ACs bring in outside air. I’ll also talk about how window ACs circulate and filter air in your home.
In this article, I’ll go over what you need to do if your window air conditioner is leaking water. I’ll also provide step-by-step instructions to troubleshoot a leaky air conditioner for any situation.
In this article, I’ll let you know what you should do when your window AC is frozen. I’ll also go over what you should check, and what kind of settings you should use on your window AC to help keep it from freezing.
In this article, I’ll go over a few causes of bad smells coming from a window AC. I’ll also let you know what to do to get rid of bad smells that come from your window AC.
In this article, I’ll discuss a few reasons why your portable AC’s exhaust hose is getting hot. I’ll also provide a few tips for keeping the temperature of the exhaust hose (and the temperature of your space) much cooler!
In this article, I’ll explain what you need to do when your portable air conditioner fills up with water quickly. I’ll also provide some helpful maintenance tips so your portable air conditioner doesn’t fill up with water quickly again.
In this article, I’ll discuss how often you need to drain your portable air conditioner. We’ll also take a look at what happens if you don’t drain your portable air conditioner.
In this article, I’ll explain how a portable air conditioner works, and why the exhaust hose is necessary for your AC to function.
In this article, we’ll take a look at a few different methods of venting your portable air conditioner. I’ll also go over the reasons why you need to vent your portable air conditioner.
In this article, I’ll go over the causes of musty smells from a portable air conditioner. I’ll also discuss how to remove musty smells from your portable air conditioner.
Sometimes, your portable air conditioner will malfunction and leak water all over your floor. In this article, I’ll discuss what you need to do when your portable air conditioner is leaking water.
Having your air conditioner go down during the hot months is an unfortunate event that needs to be addressed quickly. In this guide, I’ll go over some troubleshooting steps that you can take when your air conditioner stops cooling.
Preventive maintenance is important to keep your home’s air conditioning system running correctly and efficiently. If you are a homeowner, it is important to be familiar with your AC system so you can catch problems before they happen.
AC coil cleaners are specially formulated to remove the gunk and grime from your AC coils and maintain the lifespan of your AC. In this article, we’ll review the best AC coil cleaners and discuss the pros and cons of each of them.