{"id":1962,"date":"2023-09-11T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-11T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aprofessionalheatingandair.com\/blog\/?p=1962"},"modified":"2023-09-10T16:48:51","modified_gmt":"2023-09-10T20:48:51","slug":"uncommon-ac-issues-whats-causing-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aprofessionalheatingandair.com\/blog\/uncommon-ac-issues-whats-causing-them\/","title":{"rendered":"Uncommon AC Issues & What’s Causing Them"},"content":{"rendered":"
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You\u2019re probably familiar with the signs of common problems with air conditioners. Perhaps you\u2019ve even called us when your AC\u2019s evaporator coils froze up or it was emitting lukewarm air. These are all situations when it\u2019s obvious that it\u2019s time to call us to diagnose and fix the issue. But there are uncommon AC issues that aren\u2019t as well known and don\u2019t occur as often.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s go over some more unusual issues that you might come across someday as a homeowner in Hammond, LA. That way you won\u2019t be left wondering whether you should call for AC repair or if it\u2019s completely normal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Strange Thumping Sound<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Is your AC unit making a thumping noise?<\/a> Or perhaps you hear the screeching sound of metal on metal. These sounds can be quite loud and obnoxious and when they\u2019re constant, they\u2019re quite concerning. It\u2019s likely that your blower fan has come loose and is thumping against other metal parts. Give us a call to get this fixed right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rodent Damage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Signs of a rodent infestation usually become evident in the spring when you first turn your AC on. That\u2019s because rodents like to nest in your home over the winter. Your cozy, warm HVAC system has a lot of nooks and crannies where they can get in, build nests, and shelter for the winter. They particularly like setting up home in your ductwork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signs of rodents in your HVAC system include the following. <\/p>\n\n\n\n