trd Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 I've run out of ideas apart from tossing my 2 week old Daiken aircon on to the garbage tip so I figured it might be good to ask you fine folks first. I had a wall mounted Daiken installed very recently and every time the compressor switches on or off, it is followed by very loud cracking noises from somewhere inside the unit in the room. It sounds like plastic expanding and contracting as the temperature changes. The compressor outside is fine. I can't sleep with this. The original installer has got fed up with me and has lost interest. i called out another engineer to take a look and after sitting on a step ladder and prodding it for half an hour declared he couldn't fix it, but would be happy to sell me another one. I am considering taking him up on his offer. (Preferably not Daiken). I already had to change a Mitsibushi because of a noisy compressor. Seriously folks, aircon technology is pretty crap if you ask me. Does anyone have any suggestions. It seems to me that the unit needs to be removed from the wall to investigate further. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 This isn't the first thread on this issue (although the previous one was a Samsung). In reality you will actually get used to it, but in the meantime try loosening the cover screws slightly so the plastic can move without making annoying noises. You could also try loosening the BOTTOM screws that are holding it to the wall, it's possible that the wall isn't quite flat and torquing everything up tight has distorted the chassis slightly. If you want things that go bump in the night (along with the ghosties, ghoulies and long legged beasties) try living in a wooden home 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigt3365 Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 If it's brand new, it should be under warranty. I'd contact Daiken directly and see if they can help. I've got 4 of their units and never had a problem with them. They are about 5 years old now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trd Posted November 29, 2014 Author Share Posted November 29, 2014 No more one man and his dog outfits for me. Next time I'll use a big company that can't run away like Homepro. There is no Daiken office in Phuket unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigt3365 Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 I think there is??? http://www.daikin.co.th/en/service/05_detail.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trd Posted November 29, 2014 Author Share Posted November 29, 2014 Many thanks for that. I looked for an address before and didn't find anything. I'll get in touch with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Another path, if nothing helps, is to run an air cleaner (which with HEPA filter may be actually be useful) and that will help to cover the noise of Air Conditioner. We also had serious issues with cheap plastic expansion on an old LG model (when LG models first arrived in Thailand). At least they admitted the issue (calling it normal in manual). They also make noise making sleep machines but think the air cleaner is more useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Annoyingly, after reading and replying to this thread I noticed our Samsung making the occasional creak last night. Grrrrr! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Annoyingly, after reading and replying to this thread I noticed our Samsung making the occasional creak last night. Grrrrr! It's funny you should say that - I've *never* heard any creaking noises from any of my AC's but last night I was woken up by the same type of sounds. What the?!?!? The offending unit in my case is a Saijo Denki hybrid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teatree Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Is there a tv near the aircon? Our previous tv was right below the aircon and used to crack every now and then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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