What makes a air conditioner grimd and squeal

kimtow Posts: 2, Reputation: 1

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Jan 6, 2010, 05:15 PM

What makes a air conditioner grimd and squeal

Outside ac unit is squealing and grinding when the heat is on. Home is only 2 yrs old

hvac1000 Posts: 14,540, Reputation: 435

Heating & Air Conditioning Expert

Jan 6, 2010, 05:48 PM

Probably the fan motor or fan blade is the cause of the noise.

mygirlsdad77 Posts: 5,713, Reputation: 339

Plumbing Expert

Jan 6, 2010, 06:05 PM

Is this a heat pump unit.

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