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Old 04-06-2014, 06:21 PM   #1
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Heat Pump Bearing Noise

Anyone notice a "grinding/rubbing" noise as the heat pump is winding down? Ours has just started doing this. We have been using it daily over the Fall/Winter. Is there maybe a lube point for the bearings?

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Old 04-06-2014, 09:25 PM   #2
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I have had several heat pumps on rv's and never had one with a lube point. I have had the one on our Redwood off and didn't notice any maintenance item except to clean it. The book doesn't list anything. In other words I am saying there is no lubrication place, all the bearings a sealed. I think you need to have it checked out by an a/c technicion.
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I had ours checked at Explore USA and they said it was all good - yeah, imagine that. At least it is on record.
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Anyone notice a "grinding/rubbing" noise as the heat pump is winding down? Ours has just started doing this. We have been using it daily over the Fall/Winter. Is there maybe a lube point for the bearings?

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Ours was doing the same. The bolts were loose. My husband tightened them and the sound is gone. Not sure if the it's the same sound you are hearing.
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Old 04-09-2014, 01:35 AM   #5
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When I get back home in a few days I will check the bolts as well.

Thank you for your comments.
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When you tighten, be careful as I twisted one off before I realized what had happened.
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