Air Conditioner emits Hissing - Squeaking - Rushing Air sounds

Issue

Air Conditioner emits Hissing - Squeaking - Rushing Air sounds

Applies to

• Westinghouse Split System Air Conditioner
• Kelvinator Split System Air Conditioner

Solution

Some sounds can be heard during normal operation.

• Hissing sound - during operation or immediately after stopping the air conditioner, refrigerant flowing sound may be heard.
• Squeaking sound- normal expansion and contraction of plastic and metal parts caused by temperature change during the operation.
• Rushing air- when louver resets its position.