If your AC unit is a later model one and uses a scroll type compressor, the noise you are referring to is a the discharge check valve closing at shutdown. The newer model scrolls have this valve to prevent backspin as the pressures equalize.
A very good question! Turn the power off from the furnace, and Air Condoning unit . Safety First!
It is recommended that if you are at home to keep the thermostat at 75 degrees, if you are not at home then shut it off and do not let it run until you are back home. A AC unit uses a lot of power when it is in, but if it is on properly at 72 degrees then it will not be to hard on your electricity bill.
A stuck compressor contactor. Do not turn off the indoor fan until you have either shut off the breaker or pulled the fuses to the outdoor unit and stopped the compressor, or damage may result.
A humidastat works with a cooling unit or humidify. It measures the amount of humidity in the air. This can then trigger the unit to turn on or off removing excess humidity from the home.
to turn it off on pleasant days
Turn it off.
well, what my parents do when this happens is turn off the ac unit completely, keep it off for an hour or two and then turn it back on and its working better
Turn unit off
Turn off the computer and turn it back on.
Turning off sprinklers should not burn up an air conditioning unit.
Turn off to replace or service. Turn off if away from home for extended amount of time, such as vacation.
Turning the handle will turn it off, if for some reason it is not working, best bet is to turn the mains off and replace the unit.