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Replace belt self tensioner, if applicable. Adjust belt tension. Replace belt. Have ac pressures checked. AC compressor may be failing.
Likely either the serpentine belt is squealing due to age and the extra stress put on it when the a/c compressor is activated, or the a/c compressor or it's pulley are failing.
No, it sounds like the compressor is failing.
You figure out what the cause of the problem is first.
Compressor is having trouble starting and is failing on the overtemp protector in the motor. Could be the capacitor or the compressor itself is bad.
To continue my question...I just found out that the tenant that rents out the garage is using the electrical outlet to plug in all sorts of tools to repair his cars. One of them is an air compressor.I do not want to confront him until I can figure out a ballpark figure of what it is costing me.I have to somehow convert the specifications of the compressor into KWH so I can get an idea of how to do the equation, but I have no clue as to how to do this.I also do not know what specific air compressor he has, so I will use the specifications of one from the Sears site as a basic estimate. If he is using a 2 Horsepower compressor, how do I figure out the KWH? My electric bill says it costs me KWH @ $ .0859.Can someone give me a simple equation to figure out the cost per hour of a basic compressor.
If you can't figure that out by looking at it, you need to pay someone else..
You will have to figure out why: This the 90% of the time failur: Is there Freon in the system, if there is not a minimum pressure, usually 17 PSI, the compressor will not run. Is the compressor and clutch capable of working? Is the fuse in good shape.
Here is advice: * Blown fuse or possibly the blower must also be turned on. * i would check the fuse for a/c . failing this i would test the switchin car , then check wiring at compressor
its built into your a/c compressor if its failing replace the whole unit.
You should be able to hear the compressor Overtime the compressor will get noticeably louder. This doesn't necessarily mean that it's failing or should you be alarmed. If you are concerned I would suggest that you take it in and get it checked out.
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