Thanks Eddie,
It's not very scientific, but my first approach to a naughty machine is
to clean and lubricate. You'd be amazed how often that fixes stuff.
Since I live in the trailer, I'm not sure where I can get a dishwasher,
but I'll manage. Didn't think about the rubber feet, good idea.
Daisy
> Your old Armstrong probably would get quieter with new compressor
> rubber feet and a tear-down cleaning of the squirrel cage fan. The
> rubber feet are generic and real inexpensive. New feet are simple to
> install. That's a lot of work to get the fan out and clean that blower
> but if removed and run thru the dishwasher it not only will clean the
> scuppers and make it balanced again, it will blow a lot more air. If
> you get help for taking it apart to clean the blower you might as well
> clean the condenser (hot air fan) fan thru the dishwasher while your
> at it. Dirt on fans makes them vibrate and significantly reduces the
> air volume they produce. Good filters are a must do to prevent
> squirrel cage dirt build up. There is nothing you can do for the
> condenser fan, but it doesn't get that dirty.