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    Feb 3, 2009, 07:06 AM
    Why is my heat pump noise making a loud noise?
    This morning my heat pump sounded like a lawn mower running. It's coming from the outside and it was loud enough for me to think someone had generator running in my back yard.
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    Feb 3, 2009, 07:35 AM

    There are many possibilities: failing compressor, failing fan motor, ice buildup if you live in an area that gets that.

    Can you determine where the noise is coming from?
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    Feb 3, 2009, 07:37 AM
    I'm not sure exactly where the noise is coming from. We did have ice & snow last night. We had not noticed the noise until this morning. If it is due to snow & ice should the noise be gone by this afternoon when it melts?
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    Feb 3, 2009, 07:40 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by saunds View Post
    If it is due to snow & ice should the noise be gone by this afternoon when it melts?
    Only the weatherman can tell you that. In the meantime, switch over to EM/Aux heat until you can find the cause. A failing fan motor will cause igloo-ing and damage of your OD coil, and an iced out of balanced fan will damage your motor.
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    Jan 9, 2012, 06:57 AM
    Do not use the company AJ Peri in NJ they are the worst AC and cooling company ever. They are sloppy, over priced and not knowable.
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