Soleus Air
Outdoor Noise / Vibration
Outdoor side of window or through-the-wall Soleus Air AC is excessively noisy; neighbors complain of loud fan or compressor.
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Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
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Possible Causes
Loose condenser fan blade, Worn condenser fan motor bearings, Loose compressor mounting grommets
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Unplug the unit and carefully remove it from the window or wall sleeve if necessary. The rear section is heavy.
- Inspect fan blade: Check that the condenser fan blade is tight on the motor shaft and not cracked. Tighten the set screw or replace the blade if damaged.
- Check motor bearings: Spin the fan blade by hand; roughness or noise indicates worn bearings. Replace the condenser fan motor.
- Compressor mounts: Inspect the rubber grommets under the compressor. If they are cracked or missing, replace them to reduce vibration transfer to the chassis.
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Repair Difficulty
Hard
4/5
Required Part
Condenser Fan Blade
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