Originally posted by Zar440:
...I can hear it 24/7 with or without the defrost on, could this really be the AC fan and also be normal?



Zar, my guess would be that your A/C compressor clutch is failing. A bad bearing on the clutch could be the cause for the noise and the high power draw.

Have it checked an auto shop.

Pablo Quintana 98 SE Sport Contour Honduras, Central America