Air Conditioning - Portable AC Makes Clicking Noise (Sound Recorded)

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MasterMind
06-23-09, 04:14 PM
A few weeks ago my AC started making a weird clicking noise. Based on where i hear it, it sounds like its coming from the blower. When i remove the outtake pipe, the sound stops, but the moment its placed back the sound returns. I think the blower is loose but im not sure, can someone confirm it?

I took off the back but i cant access the fan blower because its behind the ac pipes, i fear i'll have to take it into a repair shop.

The AC is a Haier HPR09XC5 and its 2 years old.

Here's a sound recording i took: ac-sound.mp3 (http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?oyngymnvmyx)

Regardless of the sound, the AC is still functioning but its extremely annoying with that sound.

daddyjohn
06-23-09, 06:26 PM
Wow, that's more than a clicking. I agree, it's one of the blades. Something is going to get torn up in there. I'm thinking the housing or fan motor bracket has come loose.
MasterMind
06-23-09, 08:50 PM
It's a centrifugal fan, i looked inside while its spinning and i dont see anything ratting. There's nothing trapped inside the drum either.