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Re: A/C system surge/pulsation noise on engagement
Posted to HVAC Forum on 9/28/2026 1 Reply

Can physically feel it shake the condenser rapidly for the first second or so of initial engagement. If we let the engine warm up for 10 minutes or so and then turn on the A/C it doesn't do it. Only when it's cold. That pretty much confirms it's slugging in th... Login to read more.

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