Loud A/C compressor

bumperzoom5

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Hi folks,
I've noticed that when I first start my mazda5 A/C in the mornings, the sound of the compressor turning on is really loud (I think that's where the 'humming' sound is coming from). It takes about 2 mins before it subsides. Is this normal? I only have 1000mi on it. I noticed it when before but just ignored it (the thing is if I drove it to the dealership, the sound would have subsided). But my '01 civic just had an A/C compressor replaced so I'm just wondering if this is something I need to be worried about at this point.

I would appreciate your response..
 
If your compressor goes you will know it. Believe me - mine went out last summer and it sounded like the car was going to blow up when I turned the air on - smoked too.
 
its normal. I tell my wife its the car telling her to leave the a/c off until it finishes its warm up cycle, lol. Next time the car is cold crank it up then turn the a/c on. Watch what it does to the rpms.
 
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