The air handler in my air conditioner squeals. what's wrong?
Squealing sounds from a forced-air heat pump generally occur when the belt that connects the motor to the fan slips. If the blower is making a grinding noise, shut off the unit and call a heat pump repair technician --the motor's bearings are probably shot. In most cases, the belt is improperly aligned or worn and needs replacement. Follow the instructions in your owner?s manual (if you don?t have one, contact the manufacturer and ask for one). This job involves removing the access panel, loosening a couple of bolts that hold the blower motor at the proper tension, and realigning or adjusting the belt. In many cases, it?s a good idea to remove it and buy a replacement at the hardware store. When reinstalling the belt, be careful not to over-tighten it--this can wear out the motor bearings.
Posted on Jan 18, 2006
There's no belt in these units. It's probably a warped blower wheel or bent blower housing.
Posted on Jun 12, 2007
Thanks for the tip!!! Is it easily repairable or should I scrap the unit? Thanks for the info Tyler!!!
It's not that difficult on similar units but I've never done it on a Haier. It's definitely worth taking apart to see if it's something you're willing to tackle as long as you can get any parts you need. a Comment
Thanks very much for the info Tyler!! I will try an locate a manual!!!
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