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Why Does My Air Con Sound Noisy?

  While the general hum of running an aircon is to be expected, your air conditioner is certainly not supposed to make excessive and irritating noise. If you find your air conditioner is making a lot of noise, there are several reasons why this might be, and ways you can fix it.   There are several reasons why an air conditioning unit might be making noise. We have provided a comprehensive list to help you identify what’s causing you and your air conditioner grief.  The Air Filter Is Clogged If the air filter within your aircon is clogged, it might be causing a rattling sound. To stop this irritating rattle, clean your filter and ensure you do so regularly. If this doesn’t solve the noise, it may be an issue with the compressor and you should contact a specialist.  The Compressor Needs To Be Serviced When the air conditioner is making a loud noise, is likely not cooling properly, and has not been serviced for a long time. Having your aircon serviced regularly is vita...

Why do some Air Conditioners make more Noise than Others?

  You visit a friend and notice their house is calmer than yours. Quieter, more peaceful, and can hear the delightful sounds of birds chirping outside. So used to hearing the sound of your noisy air conditioner, you forgot it was possible to hear the peaceful sounds of the outdoors.   So why do some air conditioners make more noise than others, and why is yours so noisy? There are various reasons that contribute to a noisy air conditioner. Some common reasons include:     Isolation Padding Wearing Off The isolation padding in air conditioners is responsible for absorbing noise produced by fans and other internal parts. If the padding wears off over time, the noise level in AC will start to increase, making your aircon loud and irritating.   Tight Refrigerant Lines If the installed refrigerant lines are too tight, the AC becomes noisy. This can be resolved by asking your technician to adjust them.   Failing Motor The motor is a key part to an air conditionin...

Why Does My Air Con Sound Noisy?

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While the general hum of running an aircon is to be expected, your air conditioner is certainly not supposed to make excessive and irritating noise. If you find your air conditioner is making a lot of noise, there are several reasons why this might be, and ways you can fix it.   There are several reasons why an air conditioning unit might be making noise. We have provided a comprehensive list to help you identify what’s causing you and your air conditioner grief.   The Air Filter Is Clogged If the air filter within your aircon is clogged, it might be causing a rattling sound. To stop this irritating rattle, clean your filter and ensure you do so regularly. If this doesn’t solve the noise, it may be an issue with the compressor and you should contact a specialist.   The Compressor Needs To Be Serviced When the air conditioner is making a loud noise, is likely not cooling properly, and has not been serviced for a long time. Having your aircon serviced regularly is vital in ...

Why do some Air Conditioners make more Noise than Others?

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  You visit a friend and notice their house is calmer than yours. Quieter, more peaceful, and can hear the delightful sounds of birds chirping outside. So used to hearing the sound of your noisy air conditioner, you forgot it was possible to hear the peaceful sounds of the outdoors.   So why do some air conditioners make more noise than others, and why is yours so noisy? There are various reasons that contribute to a noisy air conditioner. Some common reasons include:     Isolation Padding Wearing Off The isolation padding in air conditioners is responsible for absorbing noise produced by fans and other internal parts. If the padding wears off over time, the noise level in AC will start to increase, making your aircon loud and irritating.   Tight Refrigerant Lines If the installed refrigerant lines are too tight, the AC becomes noisy. This can be resolved by asking your technician to adjust them.   Failing Motor The motor is a key...

Good Plants For Purifying The Air And Minimising Allergies – In Conjunction With an Air Conditioner

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Several plants are available that help clean the indoor air. These are helpful, especially for people who have asthma and allergies. In most cases, most people have allergic reactions, especially during winter. The dirt and particles in the air cause these allergic reactions. The best solution for this is to plant indoor plants that have air purification characteristics. In most cases, indoor plants tend to be affected by the air conditioner. However, we have found out that several indoor plant varieties work well even in an air-conditioned room. These plants also have air purification characteristics helping you enjoy clean and fresh air in your room. This article will highlight some of the air conditioner friendly plants with air purification characteristics. Peace Lily Peace lilies are one of the most commonly known air purifying plants. The best thing about them is that lilies are easy to maintain. It works by breaking down the toxins in the air and absorbing gases such as carbon m...

What Are Good Inside Plants – For Rooms With Air-conditioning

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Inside plants serve a vital purpose of purifying the air inside your home. Clean air means that you will not have issues such as allergies or even asthma that are caused by dirty air in your home. There are several plants available that are planted indoors. However, it would help if you chose a plant variety that will work well with your air conditioner. Most plants do not work well in an air-conditioned room. This article will provide a list of plants that do well in an air-conditioned room. Tillandsia This is an air-purifying plant. It is compatible with an air conditioner. You should make sure that you water the plant regularly, especially if the air inside your room is dry. The Tillandsia plant also works well in a well-lit room. You can therefore place them beside a window. Snake Plant This is another excellent plant that works well in an air-conditioned room. It is a drought-tolerant plant and can go for several days without water. In addition, the plant can survive in a low lit ...

Keep Air Conditioning Running Costs down This Winter

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  The costs incurred when you’re regularly in control of the temperature can be very high but can be cut down without sacrificing one’s comfort and convenience. Some of the ways of reducing the cost are; Keeping the Windows Open This is one of the many ways that require less effort and zero costs. The windows will allow in the cooler air from the outdoors to replace the warmer air that is indoors. The windows are better left open during the night. You don’t have to leave the air conditioner on if you decide to open the windows. This will definitely save on electricity bills incurred by the use of an AC Use of Fans This is another way of increasing a home’s energy efficiency. You can use either ceiling fans or the portable ones, since them both work owners in cooling a room. The portable fans are suitable in a way that they can be placed anywhere in the house and improve room ventilation.  Energy costs for fans aren’t as as expensive as compared to air conditioners. ...