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AC sounds funny

With temperatures being so high, in Plano, Carrollton, and other cities we cover, it is not fun when your AC sounds funny. 

Here are some noises you can hear: 

Pulsating 

Rattling 

Squealing 

Screaming 

Whirring 

Banging 

Buzzing 

Clanking 

Clicking 

Humming 

Pulsating 

If an outdoor unit begins to make noises that you can hear inside, some parts are likely loose and some part inside the unit needs to be repaired or replaced.  

Rattling 

Your first troubleshooting actions should include checking to make sure that all of the bolts and screws in the unit are tight and snug. 

Squealing 

Some units may have natural squealing, so to speak, so keep your ears open for sounds when it does not sound like, as they say, normal squealing. 

Screaming 

In some situations, with this type of problem, the AC unit is equipped with a sensor that will shut the unit off. If this happens, don’t worry. This is a failsafe mechanism included for your safety. 

Whirring 

Usually, a whirring sound is indicative of bad bearings around the indoor blower, or a bad fan on either the external or internal AC. The helicopter-like noise occurs when the blades are spinning at an angle, out of place, or hitting what they should not be.  

Banging 

Broken or detached parts like a piston pin, a crankshaft, a connecting rod, or any number of other internal components that make up the internal compressor that has snapped or disconnected can start banging inside of your AC.  

Buzzing 

A simple repair like changing an air filter could be a simple solution. Don’t forget loose parts inside the unit or the copper lines that run from the outside to the inside and vibrate off of that surface.  

Clanking 

Clanking sounds, like clank-clank, may indicate an unbalanced or, again, loose parts.  

Clicking 

So, click-click, bang-bang noise is not good. Give us a call. 

Humming 

Humming is somewhat expected, and not unusual, but if it does not sound like your usual AC humming and it is more like a heavy-metal band from the 80s, captured by the show Stranger Things, you may consider investigating it, or we can do it for you. 

How to save money with a programmable thermostat  

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, you could save as much as 10% on your home heating and cooling costs each year, simply by adjusting your thermostat 7–10 degrees from its normal setting for eight hours a day. For example, if you normally keep the house at 74 degrees, you could program your thermostat to turn the temperature down to 67 degrees at night, since cooler temperatures are more conducive to sleep.    

Dragon Air Services is a family-owned business located in the heart of Plano. We specialize in residential Air Conditioning and Heating repairs, Air Conditioning, and Heating replacements, and Air conditioning and Heating service. Our expert technicians pride themselves on providing honest diagnostics so our customers can make educated decisions on what’s best for them. If you are in need of replacing an HVAC unit in Dallas, Plano or surrounding cities call us today at 214-790-9872 to schedule an appointment.  

Here’s the list of services we provide in Plano and Collin County  

AC repair  

AC Replacement  

AC Installation  

Heater Repairs  

Heater Replacements  

Heater Installation  

AC and Heater Preventative Maintenance Furnace Repair  

Furnace Replacement  

Furnace Installation  

Duct Replacement