View Full Version : Why is my heat pump noise making a loud noise?
saunds
Feb 3, 2009, 07:06 AM
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.
dac122
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?
saunds
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?
dac122
Feb 3, 2009, 07:40 AM
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.
runaway123
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.