High efficiency ac units incorporate sound dampening technology and two stage variable speed compressors to keep noise levels below 55 decibels.
Attic ac unit vibration.
In addition to making the unit hard to get to for service high attic heat can trigger the high pressure limit switch turning your condenser off.
So if you hear unusual sounds coming from your air conditioner during normal operation don t ignore them as this could be a sign that the unit needs a repair or upgrade.
The central air conditioner is by far the nosiest i have ever heard.
Buy four vibration pads one for each corner of the unit.
Switch off the power supply.
I have a central air and gas heat unit in the attic no crawl space just a slab.
Climb up using a ladder and find the ac on the roof.
The ground around the outside unit actually shakes.
Here are some simple troubleshooting steps to fix vibration pads for removing vibration noise from air conditioning units that are roof mounted.
I noticed a sound and it took some time to locate it.
My bed is near the wall and when i put my ear on the wall i hear the sound created by the slightly vibrating or normal operation of the unit.
My old 28 years old unit made half the noise and had no vibration.
Bryant has changed the unit and this second unit is just as nosier.
To reset the switch you ll need to climb up into.