On Jul 18, 12:03*pm, "AngryOldWhiteGuy"
wrote:
Hi - we have a typical home AC system - ours is a Ruud - the model number on
the outside unit is UAKA- 037JAZ. *It's been very hot here in Texas - over
100 all day long, but the system is working OK and cooling the house -
plenty of cool air coming out of all the vents - the AC runs a lot these
days, but it always has when it's very hot outside since we've lived here -
I guess that's because it's an older unit (1996) and not as efficient as
some of the newer units. *The filter has always been changed regularly.

For several months now, I'm hearing a loud buzzing noise from the outside
unit when it's running - the fan spins OK and there's hot air coming off of
the unit - the noise is nothing that keeps us awake at night, but certainly
noiser than my neighbor's units - they were replaced within the past few
years and they're newer.

Is this kind of noise typical of the older units?? *If not, what am I likely
to hear is the main problem from the AC repair guy if the unit goes out and
I need to make a repair call?

I had something on the outside unity replaced a few years ago - I think it
was the start capacitor.

Thanks!

When was the last time anyone lubricated your condenser fan motor?