Before it needs to be replaced, there are a number of issues that your air conditioner will experience. Wear and tear still can cause damage, though many problems can be avoided with routine maintenance. The damage only increases if you neglect maintenance. A broken AC compressor is one potential repair need that’s particularly unpleasant to face, unfortunately. Typically, the best choice with most cooling system parts is replacing the part. The questions turn into whether you should make the repairs on the compressor, or if you need to replace the entire cooling system due to a broken compressor. To help you decide what to do with a down compressor, we at Ambient Heating & Air Conditioning would like to offer some food for thought.

Consider Cost of Air Conditioner Compressor

The primary reason we will usually recommend looking at your air conditioning system as a whole is because the compressor is actually the most expensive part in it to replace. Before you make a decision, you should talk to a qualified professional to get an honest and reliable assessment of what’s actually going on. The first step is looking over your warranty to see if the cost is covered. You will not have to pay for a compressor replacement or air conditioner repair if the warranty is still valid, as long as you kept up with professional maintenance and haven’t done any repairs on your own to void the warranty.

Is the AC Compressor Covered Under Warranty?

It bears mentioning as well that the likelihood of a compressor breaking down, while the system is still under warranty is relatively uncommon. If you do not have warranty coverage, it is almost certainly a good idea to move forward with a full air conditioner replacement. To consider the course, there are a number of factors. In addition to your budget for installation, you also have to factor an inefficiently operating AC system versus a new, high-efficiency one. By design, both the indoor and outdoor units to work together. When you replace one for a newer unit while keeping the other in place, you could run into efficiency problems and maybe even a full air conditioner breakdown.

How Can I Tell if My AC Compressor is Bad or Failing?

There are several apparent signs you need to look for. For instance, you might not be getting enough cool air coming through your vents. Your air conditioner functions correctly when the refrigerant is successfully flowing into the evaporator coils to be compressed by the compressor, which then the air is chilled and returned to your home. Your compressor has failed when there is a lack of cooled air could mean you have a refrigerant leak, or another possibility. Strange noises coming from the outside unit such as hissing, or humming are other signs of compressor failure.

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Call in the professionals of Ambient Heating & Air Conditioning and let our certified technicians help you with repairs, replacements, installations, and maintenance services if your compressor is not operating smoothly.