Is this a normal AC compressor sound?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by Gourockian, Aug 3, 2025 at 4:10 PM.

  1. Gourockian

    Gourockian Junior Member

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    2013 Prius
    Model:
    Five
    I know we have been getting record temperatures here in Florida (as in other states also) but this is the first time I've noticed my AC compressor being so loud. I first noticed it a couple of nights ago but it had disappeared when I checked it the following morning.

    This short video was taken today when the outside temperature was around 100F/38C. The car had been sitting in the sun for over an hour, after a 25 mile trip so probably hadn't had much chance to cool down. The temperature control was set to LO.

    Does this sound normal when trying to cope with high temps?

    https://youtube.com/shorts/c9xsJqjsxR0?feature=share