Dometic Penguine Air/Heat pump- 2006 Classic

[kleimanr]

My airconditioner makes noise that can only be heard outside. My dealer says it is normal. If you have a newer 30' SO Classic I would appreciate if you would let me know if your rooftop unit also makes noise. Thank you. Richard

[jcanavera]

Let us know what you mean by noise. It does sound different on the outside vs. what you hear inside.

Jack

[lewster]

Originally Posted by kleimanr

My airconditioner makes noise that can only be heard outside. My dealer says it is normal. If you have a newer 30' SO Classic I would appreciate if you would let me know if your rooftop unit also makes noise. Thank you. Richard

mr. kleimanr,

If you could be a little more descriptive, I/we could possibly help you out.

*Does this noise happen when set to the air conditioner function or also on heat pump?

*Does it happen with just the fan running and the compressor off (fan only setting)

*Can you try to put the noise into words....whirring, clanking, rubbing, etc.

I've installed a few new Penguins and the squirrel cage fans were rubbing on their shrouds creating a noise that was audible only from the outside. On a new trailer, that should be a warranty fix! Penguins carry a 2 year labor and 3 year parts warranty.

Let us know what you find...........

[Rickduffield]

I have a similar problem. But my noise sounds like a rattle and only occurs when the air conditioner is running. It doesn't effect the running of the unit either and occasionally it will stop. Any ideas?

[Jammer]

It is common for parts to be out of place enough to contact something they shouldn't, and with the compressor vibration they will then rattle. Often it's the copper tubing being bent a little bit wrong that's at fault, but not always. The only way to find it is to climb up there and remove the shroud and look around.