{"id":725,"date":"2023-07-10T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-10T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.moonsair.com\/blog\/?p=725"},"modified":"2023-07-14T15:24:43","modified_gmt":"2023-07-14T20:24:43","slug":"can-you-fix-a-leaking-air-compressor-or-does-it-require-replacement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.moonsair.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/can-you-fix-a-leaking-air-compressor-or-does-it-require-replacement\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Fix a Leaking Air Compressor or Does it Require Replacement?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.moonsair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/iStock-157282963_960x1440.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moonsair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/iStock-157282963_960x1440-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-726\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moonsair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/iStock-157282963_960x1440-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.moonsair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/iStock-157282963_960x1440-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.moonsair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/iStock-157282963_960x1440-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.moonsair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/iStock-157282963_960x1440.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Your air conditioner has three main components that are critical to its operability. Those are the evaporator, the condenser, and last but not least, the air compressor. The compressor works like a bridge between the evaporator and condenser, so needless to say, it\u2019s pretty important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the compressor runs into problems, your AC faces even bigger issues. But <a href=\"\/air-conditioning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">can you fix a leaking AC compressor?<\/a> Does it require complete replacement? Let\u2019s take a look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Air Compressors Can Be Repaired \u2026 Sometimes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An air compressor undergoes a lot of strain in any air conditioning system. If your compressor is broken, your fans will still operate, but no air will come out of them. The source of the problem isn\u2019t always clear, and your compressor can run into several different issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Air Leak: <\/strong>This happens when tubing splits. If this is all the problem is, it can be repaired with little to no problem. You replace the tube, make sure it\u2019s affixed properly, and that should be it. Of course, finding out which specific tube you need is another endeavor entirely.<\/li><li><strong>O-Ring Damage: <\/strong>Air compressors have O-rings that act as a seal. These are rubber and aren\u2019t expected to last a very long time, but thankfully, they\u2019re also not that expensive to replace. Just inconvenient.<\/li><li><strong>Low Refrigerant Levels: <\/strong>Your air conditioner has a closed-loop system of refrigerant. That means it runs through the same line over and over again, and there\u2019s no room for any of it to evaporate or spill. Unless there\u2019s a problem with the refrigerant line. Low levels of refrigerant can cause damage to your air compressor.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">So How Do You Know if it\u2019s the Compressor?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a few different ways you can tell if your compressor is the problem or not. These include, but aren\u2019t limited to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Your AC Blowing Warm Air: <\/strong>Without sufficient air compression, you don\u2019t get cool air. If your vents have warm air coming out, this could be it.<\/li><li><strong>Odd Noises: <\/strong>When air conditioners make strange clanging sounds and bumping noises, it\u2019s never good. It could be indicative of a loose or broken part.<\/li><li><strong>Circuit Breaker Trips Often: <\/strong>If your AC is trying to run the compressor and it fails, it might draw more power than necessary just for that attempt. Then it pulls so much power that it trips the circuit breaker.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">It Can Be Repaired, But It\u2019s Not a DIY Job<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your air compressor might be able to be fixed, but it\u2019s definitely not something you should run out and try to do yourself. It\u2019s still a task that needs to be carried out by professional HVAC technicians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it\u2019s not uncommon for an air compressor to have enough damage that a replacement seems like a better option. Your technician will need to inspect your AC to be able to know for sure. Call us today to schedule an appointment so you can find out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"\/contact\/send-message\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Contact us today<\/strong><\/a><strong> to schedule your air conditioner repair as soon as possible. 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