On Jun 4, 1:59*pm, Agent_C <agent-c-hates-s...@nyc.rr.com> wrote:
> On Sat, 04 Jun 2011 10:22:16 -0400, .p.jm.@see_my_sig_for_address.com
> wrote:
>
>
>
> >A ) brand new ? *Return it under warranty.
>
> You can't just pick up the phone and get a warranty replacement;
> Freidrich relies on its service technicians when making a decision to
> repair, replace or do nothing.
>
> >B ) Can't do that ? *A visit from a tech is going to cost you half or
> >more of the price of the unit new.
>
> I would only agree to a warranty'd service call.
>
> > Go buy another one.
>
> These units cost about $900 - Not so simple. This is a real rub for
> me, as I paid extra (about double a competitive units) for a premium
> machine; I expected better.
>
> A_C
>
>

The Unit was most likely bounced around in transit from the
Manufacturer to the Distributor/Store , and you could have a broken
internal compressor mount (not repairable) and/or an external
compressor foot mount could have loosened up which can be
retightened. I would contact the store you bought it from and and
find out who handles such issues as yours...maybe they will have you
return the unit for repair or replacement under warranty. Or, they
may give you a place to take it to locally who will make the
assesment / repair under warranty. But, you should not have to part
with any monies if it is under warranty...and especially if its just
been installed and used for the first time. If i were going to buy a
small WIndow A/C, I would get it at a Walmart cause at least they are
good on taking products back that are not working right (sounding
right) . Heres something you can try IF you want to try it :
WIth the unit running, take a long thin screwdriver or simular tool,
and push it thru the outside intake slots until you can touch the
compressor itself. Then apply a bit of pressure and see if the noise
changes substantially...at least that will pinpoint that it is indeed
the compressor making the noise. If you are going to do this, be
careful you dont hit the fan blade or other components...and just the
outside of the compressor shell is what you want to touch. Let us
know .

On 6/4/2011 3:15 PM, Agent_C wrote:
> On Sat, 4 Jun 2011 12:53:34 -0700 (PDT), "(E-Mail Removed)"
> <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>
>> The Unit was most likely bounced around in transit from the
>> Manufacturer to the Distributor/Store , and you could have a broken
>> internal compressor mount (not repairable) and/or an external
>> compressor foot mount could have loosened up which can be
>> retightened. I would contact the store you bought it from and and
>> find out who handles such issues as yours...maybe they will have you
>> return the unit for repair or replacement under warranty. Or, they
>> may give you a place to take it to locally who will make the
>> assesment / repair under warranty. But, you should not have to part
>> with any monies if it is under warranty...and especially if its just
>> been installed and used for the first time. If i were going to buy a
>> small WIndow A/C, I would get it at a Walmart cause at least they are
>> good on taking products back that are not working right (sounding
>> right) . Heres something you can try IF you want to try it :
>> WIth the unit running, take a long thin screwdriver or simular tool,
>> and push it thru the outside intake slots until you can touch the
>> compressor itself. Then apply a bit of pressure and see if the noise
>> changes substantially...at least that will pinpoint that it is indeed
>> the compressor making the noise. If you are going to do this, be
>> careful you dont hit the fan blade or other components...and just the
>> outside of the compressor shell is what you want to touch. Let us
>> know .
>
> Thanks David,
>
> That suggestion to dampen the compressor with a screwdriver is
> awesome!

Especially when you hit the 230VAC terminals.
>
> Best,
>
> A_C


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