
AC Repair Warning Signs: Strange Sounds
Living comfortably in hot areas heavily relies on your air conditioning system. Given the consistently high temperatures for much of the year, your AC will be working hard. So, it’s crucial to take every possible measure to ensure your system operates smoothly and reliably. It includes addressing any issues with your air conditioner as soon as you notice them.
While encountering a malfunctioning air conditioner is always unfortunate, the silver lining is that there are typically warning signs that indicate your system is struggling. One of the most common indicators is unusual operating noises. If your air conditioner suddenly starts making unfamiliar sounds, don’t dismiss it as insignificant. It could indicate a sign that your AC needs immediate repairs. Here are the signs to watch out for.
Identifying Strange AC Sounds
New or Loud Sounds Indicate a Problem
A common mistake many homeowners make is assuming that if their air conditioner runs, it must run properly. It is only sometimes the case. Many issues can persist for a long time before the system breaks down. Ignoring unusual sounds while your system is still functioning will only allow existing problems to cause more extensive damage.
Strange noises are often the first sign that something is amiss with your air conditioner. For example, a grinding noise could indicate a problem with the motor bearings, while a hissing sound might point to a refrigerant leak.
If not addressed promptly, these issues can lead to significant damage and potentially costly repairs. By paying attention to and investigating unusual sounds, you can catch problems early and avoid more extensive damage to your system.
Furthermore, consistent maintenance and early intervention can significantly extend the lifespan of your air conditioning unit. Addressing issues as soon as they arise keeps your AC running smoothly and ensures it operates at peak efficiency, saving you money on energy bills. Taking strange AC sounds seriously and acting quickly protects your investment and maintains a comfortable home environment.
Common Strange AC Sounds
Banging Sounds
A loud banging sound from your air conditioner likely means a loose component rattles inside the unit. The indoor unit might also be off-balance. This noise clearly indicates something is wrong and needs immediate attention to prevent damaging your AC further.
Not addressing this issue can lead to significant wear and tear on your unit, potentially causing expensive repairs or even the need for a complete replacement. It’s essential to have a professional technician inspect and secure any loose parts promptly.
Clicking Sounds
Clicking noises are common when your air conditioner starts up or shuts down and are related to the electrical components. It is usually normal. However, if the clicking is constant, it likely points to a problem that requires professional repair. Persistent clicking could indicate issues with the thermostat or a failing control panel.
Additionally, continuous clicking can indicate a relay issue or a malfunctioning capacitor, which a qualified technician should address to prevent further electrical problems and ensure your system runs smoothly.
Screeching Sounds
If your air conditioner emits a screeching noise, it could mean it needs lubrication. However, it might also indicate a more serious issue, such as high internal pressure. Screeching sounds often point to problems with the fan motor or a compressor experiencing too much pressure.
If left unresolved, these issues can lead to motor failure or significant damage to the compressor, which are expensive repairs. Prompt attention from a professional can diagnose the exact cause of the screeching and implement the necessary repairs to keep your AC running efficiently and safely.
Addressing Strange Sounds
The Importance of Prompt Action
While some noise level is expected, new and unusual sounds should always be taken seriously. We rely heavily on our air conditioners, so addressing any minor problems before they develop into major ones is vital. Ignoring these warning signs can lead to a cascade of problems that affect your system’s overall performance and reliability. Early intervention can prevent further damage and maintain the efficiency of your air conditioning unit, ensuring you stay comfortable throughout the year.
Additionally, addressing issues promptly can help you avoid emergency repair costs. When problems are caught early, they can often be fixed quickly and inexpensively. By taking action at the first sign of trouble, you protect your investment and ensure your air conditioner operates at its best
Professional Diagnosis and Repair
By working with our skilled air conditioning technicians, you ensure the job is done the right way. From accurately diagnosing the problem to completely resolving it, you can trust Goettl Air Conditioning & Plumbing to keep your system running smoothly, regardless of how hot it gets outside. Our technicians have the expertise to identify even the most subtle issues that might be causing unusual noises, ensuring that all potential problems are addressed before they become serious.
Moreover, professional repairs provide peace of mind. Knowing that experts have serviced your air conditioner means you can trust its reliability and performance. Our team uses high-quality parts and follows best practices in all repairs, ensuring your system is restored to optimal condition. This level of service helps extend your air conditioner’s life and improve its overall efficiency.
Benefits of Timely Repairs
Addressing strange AC sounds promptly can prevent minor issues from turning into major, costly repairs. Ensuring your air conditioner functions correctly enhances its efficiency and lifespan. Regular maintenance and timely repairs save you from the inconvenience and expense of a total system failure. Keeping your air conditioner in top shape improves indoor air quality, as a well-maintained system is less likely to harbor dust, microbial growth, and other allergens.
Timely repairs can also lead to significant energy savings. When your air conditioner operates efficiently, it uses less energy to cool your home, reducing utility bills. Over time, the savings on energy costs can offset the expense of regular maintenance and repairs. Additionally, a well-maintained air conditioning system is better for the environment, as it consumes less electricity and reduces your carbon footprint.
By incorporating these practices into your regular home maintenance routine, you ensure that your air conditioning system remains a reliable and efficient component of your home’s comfort system. Regular attention to your air conditioner prevents costly repairs and contributes to a more comfortable and healthier living environment.
Preventive Measures
Regular Maintenance
Routine maintenance is essential to prevent strange AC sounds and other issues. Regular check-ups help identify potential problems before they escalate, keeping your system in top condition.
Homeowner Tips
As a homeowner, you can take steps to maintain your air conditioner. Keep the area around your outdoor unit free of debris, replace filters regularly, and stay alert to any changes in your system’s performance.
Schedule Your AC Repairs Today!
Unusual sounds from your air conditioner indicate something is wrong. Ignoring these noises can lead to significant issues and costly repairs. Understanding what these sounds mean and taking prompt action can ensure your air conditioning system remains reliable and efficient.
Trust Goettl Air Conditioning & Plumbing to handle all your AC repair needs, keeping you cool and comfortable no matter how high the temperatures rise. We offer extensive AC repair services across the Southwest. Whether you’re dealing with unusual sounds or other issues, our team is ready to handle all your air conditioning needs.
Testimonials
What Our Customers Say About Us




Not thrilled about the cost. But I think it was fair.

Nick, Julian, and Josh were at my home for four days. They did a meticulous job, cleaning up every day with no debris left. They were responsive to my questions and took pride in their work. They explained the work to be done in great detail.
The work team was terrific, and I would have no hesitation in using them again or recommending them.





Did a great job. Answered all of my questions and showed me how to take care of my equipment. They talked to me not at me. Thank you both of you.
Patty 🤗🌷🌵



And no, they didn't "invent" a problem. They solved it.



Added: Brayan was also exceptional. He and his Coworker were very professional, courteous and timely. I couldn't have asked for better service!



Thank you








5 🌟 🌟🌟🌟🌟



Update on 1/10: Ashton was very helpful and informative. He did a good job and gave good communication!






Ashton was a great tech. Jumped right into the maintenance check ensuring our systems were up and running as should be. Following his tune up and inspection, Ashton thoroughly went over all his findings before cleaning up.
Nate is a fantastic Goettl tech. Came out to fix one problem but quickly realized the diagnosis was not correct. Stayed at our house, relentlessly working to figure out the issue all while in a house with no A/C, registering indoor well above 90. Thanks to Nate, David and Goettle for getting us back up and running and taking care of us and making the invoice total right. Great customer service in this experience.
12/21/24
Jeremy was fantastic. They were able to get us in earlier than scheduled. He remembered the house and was able to due the maintenance tune up and test the system in no time. Great experience.
12/26/24
Francesco is a top notch plumber. On time and got right to work. Did all his inspections and was in and out in no time. Stuck around after his inspection to talk about what he found and made some minor recommendations. Awesome experience.









A BIG THUMBS UP!!!!!👍

The estimate for the duct cleaning was presented transparently, with clear explanations of the process and pricing, making it easy to understand. Highly recommend.









I called so many companies before this, and no one took the time, care, or patience that Josue did. His customer service was outstanding, his knowledge was impressive, and he genuinely cared about making sure I got the right solution, not just a sale. I was honestly surprised by how detailed and honest he was.
If you want things done the right way, I 100% recommend Goettl and especially Josue to have in your home. Truly top-notch service!

My issue is that service was for the morning and ended up at 3pm. This has been a problem for multiple service/maintenance appointments to include two cancelations. As a working professional, timing is very critical in my daily scheduling.

We discussed options and agreed that a detailed lcleaning and sewing of all the ducts should eliminate this problem. He discussed financing and, and returned the following morning to make all the arrangements. He also advised us not to continuously run the A/C fans when the unit was not cooling, which seems to have helped with the humidity already, even though the duct work isn’t scheduled for a few days hence.
It was a pleasure to work with a knowledgeable A/C technician who could quickly isolate the cause of our problem and arrange a solution.

Kudos to Frank Soto 👏

Goettl provides fast and professional air conditioning repair services. Their technician sam was knowledgeable, prompt, and efficient, ensuring that systems are back up and running quickly. The customer service is friendly, and they offer clear communication throughout the process. Highly recommended for quality HVAC repairs.













Will recommend again
Ralph, had issue with the water heater. Called at 9:30 and they were out here at 11:00. Checked everything and is working now. Great service



Julian and his team (Joey, Jeran, and Alonso) are extremely knowledgeable, efficient, and worked hard to get us back up and running as quickly as possible. Upon completion they send a detailed email with pictures.








Thank you!


Update: 1/7
Stacy excellent service excellent job well done professional communication excellent explain everything on the up to date stuff I need to do in the future appreciate your service have a nice day thank you


2 thumbs up 👍🏽 👍🏽













Update 01/05/26 Stacy was here to evaluate duct system clean and did a fabulous job and helped with dryer vent cleaning and other questions!

This January's visit with Kevin

I am very satisfied with my Goettle services, their employees, including the scheduling staff, and highly recommend this company.



We have known our water heater was at the end of its life. Goettl came in to do maintenance. Brent S. was our technician. He was very kind and knowledgeable. He explained the different options and we ultimately decided to replace our water heater with his help.
We were able to get it replaced same day. The crew who replaced it Zach C. (and I think Darrius?) did a great job replacing the water heater. Happy with everything!
Was having AC issues and a technician was able to come out the same day we called. Chris Rios did a great job showing and explaining in detail the problems we were experiencing with our unit. In the end, it was best for us to replace the entire unit. A crew was actually able to come out the next day to install the new unit. Juan and Carlos did the installation and did a great job! They were on time and were thorough. Happy with the entire process!






Goettl plumbing supervisor, Craig Cooper, arrived to survey the problem. Craig determined the valve had been incorrectly installed during the previous water system installation. Craig immediately contacted water mitigation supsrvisor, Ethan Gray at Quick Restore LLC.
Craig coordinated with Ethan the construction, drying of walls/carpet and services for the boxing and storage of our personal property. The reconstruction and repair work was done professionally and in an outstanding time frame for me to undergo major spinal surgery.
I wish to thank Craig for his outstanding integtity and attention to detail for this undertaking. He arranged for Goettl to cover all the costs involved for the work, boxing, moving, storage and water mitigation.
We are so very grateful to Goettl for their wonderful work ethic, technicians and supervisors. We absolutely continue to use and wholeheartedly endorse Goettl for all our AC and plumbing services! Thank, you again Craig!








Parker was very pleasant, knowledgeable and respectful of us and our home.
You’ll be in good hands with Parker and Goettl







Update: I accepted your proposal and wow, three days later my house has heat and air. Installation time was a little over five hours with breaks, and all the time your crew worked efficiently and professionally. Nothing left undone. A big THANK YOU for you guys.
Update2: Goetti set up the building permit appointment with the county, and attended the inspection, which past with no issues. Other companies that I have dealt with have not done so much. Furthermore, I did get multiple estimates, and all the other companies had convenient add-on's which proved by the inspection were a unnecessary expense, thus making Geotti price the lowest and most honest of them all. By the way, the heater and a/c have work to perfection and are both very quiet.
Follow up: A home inspection showed a small issue with my new furnace, so I called Goettl. Next day service and they determined there was an issue with the furnace they installed. Two days later (Christmas Eve) a brand-new furnace was installed. No debate, new questions asked, no cost to me, they insisted. This was quit the contrast to what I experience with other HVAC companies I have dealt with in my forty years in Reno.





Highly recommend Goettl Air Conditioning and Plumbing!!!



A short history. A few years ago, we had four seasons put in a new furnace. After checking around and getting tons of estimates, there was as much as a $10,000 difference between all of the estimates. Four seasons came in at the best price. Unfortunately, I ordered an 80,000 BTU furnace and when the guy was done, I looked at the furnace and saw that it was a 60,000 BTU. I showed the guy the invoice and basically his response was ‘ Oh crap’ so I talk to the manager and he assured me that 60,000 BTU would heat my home sufficiently since it was a high-efficiency unit.
I was ready to have them tear it out and put the right one in, when the manager guaranteed the furnace and gave me the price for the 60 KBTU with a substantial discount. I did the regular maintenance and service service with four seasons.
When Goettl took over, I’m not sure if they just change the name, or bought four seasons, but everything changed after that. First I was informed of a membership called Sadie which is basically a yearly/monthly fee that allows us to get a lot of benefits. Free service calls, free, free preventative maintenance and discounts on non-covered items.
The first thing that I noticed was Josh came in to do a service, check the pressure and saw that the original installation guy did not convert my furnace to propane. Apparently none of the other service people ever checked the pressure. He had to return with the correct parts and changed out the valve. He also helped me out with a bathroom heating duct that was ripped. The price was great and he said he felt bad that we had such issues with the previous company.
A few months later (last Saturday) we stopped getting heat. I called Goettl let them know, and they were at my house within two hours. When it’s freezing outside or going to be subzero it’s really important when they respond so quickly.
Chris was the technician and he found the problem, however, the plumbing supply company was not open till Monday morning. Two days with sub, freezing temperatures scaring me a bit. Chris said that he would check with Dispatch and see if they had a couple of space heaters. When he was leaving, he noticed we had a bunch of firewood on the front and he offered to help bring firewood in. I told him no problem we had it, he said he was happy to help us. Make sure we had enough firewood to get through two days.
These two offers, were above and beyond in something you really wouldn’t expect from your HVAC people. Unfortunately, they didn’t have any space heaters at Dispatch, so we went to Home Depot and got some radiator heaters and then yes 24 hours a day kept a fire going.
Chris showed up Monday about 11 AM with the parts and it took him about 2 1/2 to 3 hours to fix all of the problems. I’m not savvy with all of the HVAC terms, but something about condensate water bill backed up through the system blah blah blah… we now have heat. lol.
Getting the Sadie member membership/club was the best thing we decided to do. They call us regularly to schedule our summer and winter maintenance. They are responsive. And they are very polite every time I call them.
I really would recommend you contacting them and get on that membership before you actually need them. Thank you, Josh and chris and unfortunately, I cannot remember the name of the female technician that came out and changed our filters but she was awesome also!






Like most people, I typically search for the cheapest service I can find, and I end up having other plumbers come out to check out issues with my tankless water heater, who run their mouths, upsell parts (that don't seem to be causing the problem), and generally don't really know enough about tankless water heaters. This time, I decided to go with an experienced company with a good reputation, and I am glad that I did - Goettl's prices are very reasonable and worth the service they provide.
Juan, was very knowledgeable, patient, and persistent. Even better, he was careful and humble enough to acknowledge that he didn't know everything and checked with the manufacturer at every step. Juan spent a great deal of time helping me diagnose the problem (which always seems impossible to ascertain quickly with machines like tankless water heaters), and went above and beyond to ensure that my guests and I had hot water tonight.
Juan never got frustrated; he handled everything carefully and made sure to clean up after himself when he was done. If I can have Juan take care of all of my plumbing or AC issues in the future, I will. And if you're reading reviews to decide whether to call Goettl for your issue, I would encourage you to trust their service and experience. My experience with Juan was definitely memorable.
We now have hot water again. Can I get a "hell yeah"?


We had a concerning plumbing issue, and Geo was able to diagnose the problem with impressive speed and accuracy. What I really appreciated was that he took the time to clearly explain what was wrong, showed me what he was looking at, and gave me honest, practical advice on the best solution.
He had the issue resolved in no time at all. The whole experience was seamless, from the quick scheduling to the efficient and high-quality work. It’s so refreshing to find a technician who is not only a master of his craft but also a genuinely kind and trustworthy person.
A huge thank you to Geo and the entire team at Goettl. You have a customer for life! If you need a plumber, ask for Geo—you’ll be in the best hands






I have seen Goettl vans all over town and so I called them.
Got appointment right away and the Technician, Jef Eusepi, took care of our problem.









Thank you,
Greg Sanches





















This past week our service technician was Andrew Morgan and he is such a friendly, knowledgeable, and skilled technician. He spent time making sure the job was done correctly and he explained it in terms that I could understand. Not only is our unit functioning even better than before, I also gained knowledge of how the system works.












I highly recommend Goettl as this is the second time l've used them in less than a year. (2 seperate issues)... and I highly recommend them..anytime and anyday.
They have exceeded to top any expectations I could have ever had with any company.







The company is installing a tankless heater and the customer service is outstanding.
I recommend Geottl to all!


They made sure my carpet was covered and when they were all through they cleaned up perfectly
I would recommend your company to anyone looking to put in a new air conditioner.
Thank you so much for all you did for me.
Sincerely, June Jones

And I would highly recommend the company and the quality technicians like Jarod.
Jarod is the go to if you want excellent
Customer service and communication for any AC related issues. He is very knowledgeable, personable and trustworthy. I am grateful and satisfied.





They listened to my issue, were very through, checked for leaks, etc. I’ve lived in Lakeway for 30 years, used MANY local plumbers - but Goettl will definitely get all my business moving forward. HIGHLY recommend!
Ty, Wil & Adrian!
