Help! Airconditioning issues

[dbrudgh]

Hey guys,

Just having some issues with my airconditining system on my DC5 which I noticed today.
When I turn the airconditining on it makes a feignt noise, almost like air trying to escape from a small crack. The air-con is also isnt cool when it is turned on.
I have a feeling (from reading forums etc) that there is an issue with the compressor, but just wanted check whether anyone had a similar experience, or have possible knowledge of what the issue might be (and also the costs in fixing it).

Thanks

[boboz81]

If the noise you are talking about only happens when you first turn on the air con, it is just the liquid refrigerant expanding to vapor as it enters the evaporator / indoor coil.. Which is normal
If it continuously happens, it is a leak.

Are you testing your air con while you are moving or stationary? For th system to work properly there has to be air movement over the condensing/ outdoor coil either by fans or car moving

[dbrudgh]

Thanks for the reply,

The noise happens continuously, although it is much louder when I initially turn it on and I have also tested the aircon both stationary and whilst moving, and in both cases it isnt cold...
I will get a mechanic to have a look sometime this week (if I can find time to visit them during opening hours!) but would you happen to know roughly how much the cost of fixing it will be assuming it is a leak?

Thank you so much for your reply :)

[stndrd]

It is to hard to say how much it will cost if it is leaking. It all comes down to where the leak is....