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What would cause a few minutes of loud squealing from the compressor area an hour to an hour and a half after turning off my home air conditioner at the thermostat?
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Glad u asked this. I get this all the time. The problem is, there is a very tiny family of wolves living in ur a/c unit. The solution is to leave the unit and the house and never return. Buy a new house and divorce ur wife. She was never right for you anyway. And, I'm pretty sure my buddy Chad banged her anyway. I hope this answered ur question...God speed.
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What causes the compressor of a window air conditioner to run for 90 seconds then shut off then back on after several minutes repeatedly?
the thermostat is likely sticking
If a 1994 Chevrolet Corsica has been sitting in traffic or barely moving why does it run hot if the air conditioner is on after about ten minutes?
Air conditioner is malfunctioning possible needs to be recharged or the compressor replaced
Why do you have to wait for five minutes before restarting air conditioner?
First of all the basics of an air conditioner - (same as a fridge/freezer) one side releases heat separated with insulation to the area that cools. 5 Minutes is a good safety time (the actual is about 3 Min's wait, depending upon size). When an air conditioner runs, the compressor builds refrigerant pressure. When the compressor is shut off, either; manually or by power interruptions or by satisfying thermostat demand, it must stay off for usually 3 minutes, to allow the pressure in the system to equalize before it can be safely restarted. This temperature equalization is needed, in that one side is hot (higher pressure) & the other cold (lower pressure). Whilst the compressor is running the flow of gas (refrigerant) prevents a 'jolt or shock', however upon power loss both sides heat & cool more respectively, due to the lack of refrigerant gas flow. Thus a less than 2 min restart can cause damage. Trying to restart the air conditioner compressor before pressure equalizes is known as short cycling. If an air conditioner is short cycled the results can vary from 1) tripped air conditioner circuit breaker; 2) generator shut down on overload; 3) tripped air conditioner thermal overload (The air conditioner thermal overload will reset itself after the compressor cools. It can only be reset manually if there's a button & the hot/cold difference is resolved, or worst case 4) 'burn out' rendering the compressor broken.
Why does LCD display on the thermostat AC in the house periodically shuts off happens more during the summer then after a few hours it turns back on and the AC kicks in?
Generally speaking, a thermostat should command an air conditioner (or a furnace) to turn off once the thermometer inside the thermostat senses that the a given temperature has been reached. For example, if you have manually set your thermostat at 75 degrees, the thermostat's job from that point on is to maintain that temperature, or a temperature within one or two degrees of that. If the thermostat didn't turn the air conditioner off periodically the house would get much cooler than desired; using up a large amount of (expensive) electricity, and over burdening the air conditioner compressor, prematurely wearing it out leading to a costly repair bill. You might look at as the thermostat giving the air conditioner a rest and your wallet a break. Many, if not most thermostats also serve another role which is to safeguard the electronic startup up equipment and motor of the air conditioning unit. You might experience this when attempting to turn the air conditioner back on within a few minutes of it having turned off. This is a built in safeguard feature which protects certain delicate components inside your air conditioner from premature burnout or an electrical overload. If you experience this it's best to wait ten minutes or so for the safety system to reset. Hope this answer was helpful. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks for the reply, but when I said it "Shuts Off" it means that the Thermostat LED goes blank, as if there is no power to the syste.
Why does compressor clutch disengage after running car air conditioner for 5 minutes?
It's a cycling clutch compressor. It disengages to keep system pressure where it should be. When it reaches the high point, it disengages. Then it engages again when it reaches the predetermined low point.
Can the vehicle be driven with the belt squealing?
Yes. A vehicle can be driven with the belt squealing. Since a mechanic with a wrench and a crowbar can fix it in 2 minutes, I have no idea why anyone would tolerate it!
How do you repair an AC compressor freeze?
That depends? Is the compressor freezing? Or is the whole condensor freezing? Well any way if the compressor is freezing try adding more refrigerant or put a crank case heater band on it. If the whole condensor is freezing (assuming it is a heat pump) throw it into cool for 10 minutes to 20 minutes or until condenser is unfrozen then call a tech and ask them to come and repair it cause your defrost board or defrost thermostat is bad.
How an AC Compressor Works?
Many people drive cars and do not think about the important components that make a car run efficiently until something needs repairing. The air conditioner system is one of those parts of a car that many people depend on for comfort, but are not sure how to care for it. An air conditioner system in a vehicle works to remove the heat from the inside of the vehicle. A car's air conditioner system has many components. The AC compressor is an integral component of an automobile's air conditioning system, functioning to pressurize the Freon so that cool air travels through the air conditioner system.Replacing the AC CompressorSimilar to other parts on an automobile, the AC can stop functioning properly and need to be replaced. A primary sign that the AC compressor has stopped working is when the air conditioner system blows out warm air when the car is idle. Before replacing the AC compressor, you should check if the car has Freon, which works with the compressor to cool the air. The level of oil within a vehicle also affects the way the AC compressor functions. A vehicle with too much oil may cause the compressor to not work properly, while a car with not enough oil can result in the compressor not working at all. Replacing the AC compressor requires using special tools specifically designed for compressor parts. Allowing a professional mechanic to change your compressor gives you the best chance that the repairs will be done correctly.Price of the AC CompressorThe price of an AC compressor depends on the make and model of the vehicle, but the compressor is one of the most expensive parts to replace in the air conditioner system. To preserve your AC compressor for as long as possible, auto mechanics recommend that you run your AC compressor on a regular basis. Mechanics recommend you run your AC compressor at least 10 minutes a month during the cold season, if the heating and defrost system in your car does not use the compressor.
How do you remove air conditioner compressor on 92 0lds delta 88?
Disconnect the power. Unbolt the compressor, loosen the belt. Remove belt. Remove bolts that hold pipe or hose assemblies on. Replace in reverse, Use new seals vacuum check to -30 bars for 30 minutes then recharge,. Also change accumulator and ALL o-rings and seals.
How long should you condition your hair for?
If it is an ordinary conditioner then you only need to leave it in for 2 minutes but if you are using a treatment or leave in conditioner you should have it in for 10-15 minutes. Don't put conditioner on the roots as this is new hair. Put it on the middle length and ends of your hair.
If radiator fluid is drawn into radiator after 10 minutes of vehicle running is thermostat working?
Yes your thermostat is working if it is drawing coolant after about ten minutes. It depends on the size of your motor to determine how long it should take to hit the right temp for the thermostat to open up so it can send coolant through the system. If it starts within ten minutes your thermostat is working fine
My home a c unit works fine the first time it is called to cool the house. The second time it is called the compressor will not turn on (unit fan and blower fan turn on). After 20 30 minutes the unit will work fine again then it repeats its self.?
Ok, it sounds like you have a faulty compressor in your ac unit, you should at least have it looked at by a air conditioner service man
