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Hot take: Fridge compressors are not the scary monster everyone says they are
I got a call for a fridge making a weird noise, and the owner was sure it was toast. Turns out a kid's toy got stuck in the fan, buzzing like a angry bee. Can you imagine? I pulled it out, and it ran fine, but folks run from compressor jobs like they're cursed.
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allen.oscar7mo ago
No kidding! Had one last month where the condenser coil was packed solid with dust and pet hair. Sounded like it was grinding rocks until I cleaned it off. People hear a bad noise and just assume the worst.
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the_nancy7mo ago
That grinding rocks sound freaks people out every time. @allen.oscar nailed it with the packed coil example. Most folks hear a bad noise and instantly decide the unit is totally dead. They skip checking the simple stuff like dust bunnies or pet hair clogging the works. It's wild how a five minute clean can stop that awful noise. More owners should try a basic look before calling for a major fix.
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jackson.jenny7mo ago
Heard my dryer grinding, almost called a repairman, then found a pen in the drum, ever had a similar dumb moment?
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