{"id":588,"date":"2022-07-25T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-25T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.moonsair.com\/blog\/?p=588"},"modified":"2023-03-03T16:10:09","modified_gmt":"2023-03-03T22:10:09","slug":"does-dead-compressor-mean-ac-must-be-replaced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.moonsair.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/does-dead-compressor-mean-ac-must-be-replaced\/","title":{"rendered":"Does a Dead Compressor Mean Your AC Must Be Replaced?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The compressor is the literal heart of an air conditioning system<\/a>. It\u2019s responsible for the circulation of refrigerant that allows the AC to move heat from inside a house to outside. Without a working compressor, an AC is nothing more than a large fan moving around room-temperature air. The compressor is also a powerful and expensive component. When a compressor fails, the conventional wisdom is that it\u2019s better to replace the entire AC rather than invest in replacing the compressor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Is this always true? No. When the compressor for your AC dies, you\u2019ll have several options for what you want to replace. Depending on the circumstances, you may not need to replace the whole air conditioning system. We\u2019ll go over your four main options to help you understand the choice ahead of you. You won\u2019t need to make the decision alone, however. Our team at Moon\u2019s Air can advise you and then perform the job you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option 1: Replace only the compressor<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Yes, the compressor is expensive. But if it\u2019s still covered under the warranty, then the best course is probably to have it replaced. You\u2019ll still need to pay the labor costs, but if this gets you five or more years of life out of the air conditioner, the small cost is worth it. It\u2019s the same as you would pay for most repairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option 2: Replace the condenser<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You can choose to replace the entire condenser, which is the outdoor cabinet that houses the compressor, exhaust fan, and condenser coil. This is less expensive than replacing the entire air conditioner, but it\u2019s not a path we often recommend. Replacing only the condenser risks creating a mismatched system where the indoor and outdoor components do not function well together, creating inefficienct performance and unnecessary repairs. You also won\u2019t receive a new warranty for the AC if you only replace the condenser, which doesn\u2019t make this an appealing long-term option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option 3: Replace the condenser and the evaporator coil<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is also known as \u201creplacing the air conditioner.\u201d You don\u2019t necessarily need to change the blower and air handler as well. When you replace the outdoor components and the indoor evaporator coil, you won\u2019t risk a mismatched system. Best of all, this replacement comes with a new warranty, setting you up for the next ten years and giving your home cooling a fresh start. We often recommend this option if the air conditioner is over 10 years old and out of warranty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option 4: Replace the air conditioner and the heater<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Well, since you\u2019re thinking about getting a new air conditioner, why not look to see if it\u2019s time to put in a new furnace or heat pump as well? If the furnace is also getting up in years, then replacing both AC and heater at once will help you save money on installation, as well as save you time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the best advice about your air conditioning in Shreveport, LA, give our team a call.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moon\u2019s Air has provided whole-home comfort since 1971. <\/strong>Call us for service today\u2014it’s good to be Mooned!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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