How to fix HVAC Rattling Noise Yourself! 3 Best Ways

HVAC Noise Gone! You can save a few hundred dollars with these 3 fixes!

Rattling Noise HVAC

If your HVAC unit is acting up and making a lot of noise, then there are a few things you can do by yourself to resolve the issue.

First, you will need the following:

CAUTION: MAKE SURE YOU SHUT OFF ALL THE POWER AND BE EXTRA CAREFUL SINCE THERE ARE SHARP EDGES IN THE HVAC UNIT!

Things that can help your project...

Fix #1: Align the Squirrel Cage & Tighten the Bolt

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Step 1: Remove Squirrel Cage

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Step 2: Check to see if the bolt is loose, and if it is, remove it.

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Step 3: Once the bolt is removed, pull the squirrel cage towards you and re-tighten the bolt. Then put the squirrel cage back and start the HVAC back up to confirm the noise is gone.

Fix #3: Re-align the Squirrel Cage

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Step 1: Remove the Squirrel Cage

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Step 2: Remove the screws and realign the squirrel cage entirely. You can leave one screw in place to make the job easier. 

Then put the squirrel cage back and start the HVAC back up to confirm the noise is gone.

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