Dumb AC question

[Bulldog13]

I’m sure someone will think this is dumb but my outside AC unit has been making a strange noise.I figured it was the fan motor going but after I took it apart I noticed the noise was coming from a “bag” that is covering the AC condenser. It looks like it’s coming apart and I haven’t figured Out if I can buy a new one or tape up this one.The flapping noise when the fan is running is driving me nuts! Is this bag vital? What’s its purpose ? Other than to drive me insane !

 

[Terry D]

Do you mean the compressor or condenser. I have never seen a compressor covered with a bag. And if you have a bag covering the coils, that is restricting air flow. Are you sure this bag didn't blow in there some how. We need pictures

 

[SALIV8]

Ive seen sound blankets around compressors. Probably what you have. If you remove it the noise from the compressor will be louder. You can tape it up or staple it.

 

[Terry D]

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[Bulldog13]

I’m gonna try to tape it up tommorow... it’s the outside unit .The air handler is in the attic ...this is the outer unit with the fan

 

[yeldogt]

It's the sound blanket .... for the compressor. Anything other than the builder grade normally has something.

 

[Bulldog13]

Thanks...can’t find anywhere that will sell me a new one so I’m gonna try to duct tape it together

 

[Wrench97]

Pictures would help

 

[nadogail]

Have you tried the manufactures customer service department?