AC roaring

I have a 2003 Explore Sport w/ 98,000, and jus ttoday, my AC started
making a loud roaring sound(I had it on high), and it goes a little
lower when I turn the fan down. Is the compressor getting ready to go
out(it gets used a lot here in Austin,TX)?
Thanks.
FM

Frank Mancuso wrote:
> I have a 2003 Explore Sport w/ 98,000, and jus ttoday, my AC started
> making a loud roaring sound(I had it on high), and it goes a little
> lower when I turn the fan down. Is the compressor getting ready to go
> out(it gets used a lot here in Austin,TX)?
> Thanks.
> FM

Is the roaring sound coming from the blower or compressor? If its the
blower, it could be a foreign object stuck in the blower unit, like a
piece of paper or something. Or it could be the blower motor is
defective.
The blower and compressor are 2 seperate units, they are independent of
each other. So if the blower died it would not affect the compressor.

Frank Mancuso wrote:
> I have a 2003 Explore Sport w/ 98,000, and jus ttoday, my AC started
> making a loud roaring sound(I had it on high), and it goes a little
> lower when I turn the fan down. Is the compressor getting ready to go
> out(it gets used a lot here in Austin,TX)?
> Thanks.
> FM

It sounds like the blower, since my AC is still working. Can I access
the blower unit? Thanks.
FM

Frank Mancuso wrote:
> Frank Mancuso wrote:
>> I have a 2003 Explore Sport w/ 98,000, and jus ttoday, my AC started
>> making a loud roaring sound(I had it on high), and it goes a little
>> lower when I turn the fan down. Is the compressor getting ready to go
>> out(it gets used a lot here in Austin,TX)?
>> Thanks.
>> FM
>
> It sounds like the blower, since my AC is still working. Can I access
> the blower unit? Thanks.
> FM
It looks like it's sealed. Any ballpark estimates for a new blower? I
had the compressor replaces last March with a(supposedly) new one as a
result of an accident. It seems like it should not be worn out.

Check to see if you have a cabin air filter on your explorer, it might
be clogged and will make the fan noisy

Frank Mancuso wrote:
>I have a 2003 Explore Sport w/ 98,000, and jus ttoday, my AC started
>making a loud roaring sound(I had it on high), and it goes a little
>lower when I turn the fan down. Is the compressor getting ready to go
>out(it gets used a lot here in Austin,TX)?
>Thanks.
>FM
Sqeeze the sides of the glove box compartment so the stops clear and drop it
down you can see the air intake grill put the ac on max and the door will
open and you can see the blower wheel turn the key off if it's on and you'll
be able to see if there's any foreigh material in the blower wheel. alot of
times is just a plastic bag right at that grille. If it's something in the
blower wheel get some mechanics fingers to fish it out

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