Question:
Recently I bought a 6000 btu window a/c, Whirlpool, for my bedroom.
Works fine, but the thing is noisey as heck. Not the humming noise,
thats fine, but there is another sound, like a bunch of metal shavings
are rolling around inside, and its pretty irritating. Is this normal?
Or should I take it back?
Answer:
Window airconditioners are designed to throw the condensate up against the
compressor coil. This water is chilled since it comes off the evaporator
coil. When it hits the hot compressor coil, it cools it and helps the
unit's efficiency, The unit's fan is used to force the water against the
coil and it makes a peculiar noise. From your description, I feel sure
this is what you hear. If this is your problem, you might carefully make
some holes in the bottom of the unit to drain the water. Be sure the unit
is sloped downward toward the rear.
