AC Compressor Replacement
Who doesn't love a cool and comfy car with the AC on full blast during scorching days? But sometimes, they break down.
If you've experienced your car's AC blowing nothing but warm air or it's suddenly making strange sounds, chances are you need to get your AC compressor replaced.
What is an AC compressor
& how does it work?
The compressor is what gives your AC its purpose. It takes in the low-pressure refrigerant - usually freon - and compresses it by reducing its volume. When this process is complete, the freon is sent into the AC condenser. The temperature will then drop, and any air blown through cold-freon filled metal tubes will cool quickly.
The compressor also has pistons and valves, which are usually the first to get damaged.
What happens when an AC compressor malfunctions?
If your compressor is not working, your air conditioning unit will not provide cold air.
The compressor also has pistons and valves, which are usually the first to get damaged.
If your compressor is not working, your air conditioning unit will not provide cold air.
5 Signs Your Car AC Compressor Needs Replacement
Here's how you know when you need your AC compressor replaced:
1. Your AC is no longer cold
If your car AC is only blowing out hot or warm air, this is a sure sign your AC compressor needs checking or is no longer working.
2. Loud or strange noises coming from your AC
When switching on your AC, listen for loud or strange noises that you don't typically hear.
3. The compressor refuses to turn or kick in
If your AC is turning on, but you don't hear the compressor kick in or turn over, then it might be damaged and need replacement.
4. Your AC refuses to work
Check your AC compressor if it no longer starts at all. This could be that your compressor itself needs repairs or other parts of the airconditioning system needs checking.
5. The AC unit is leaking
A leaking aircon unit could mean the seals and gaskets have been compromised or the tubes cut or broken down. Leaks can cause your freon to leak out, resulting in hot air or your compressor - which needs the freon - to stop working.
If your car AC is only blowing out hot or warm air, this is a sure sign your AC compressor needs checking or is no longer working.
When switching on your AC, listen for loud or strange noises that you don't typically hear.
If your AC is turning on, but you don't hear the compressor kick in or turn over, then it might be damaged and need replacement.
Check your AC compressor if it no longer starts at all. This could be that your compressor itself needs repairs or other parts of the airconditioning system needs checking.
A leaking aircon unit could mean the seals and gaskets have been compromised or the tubes cut or broken down. Leaks can cause your freon to leak out, resulting in hot air or your compressor - which needs the freon - to stop working.
What is the procedure for replacing an AC compressor?
Our AC specialists will first turn off the AC unit using the power switch and shutting the circuit breakers down. To lessen the compressor's internal pressure, they will then remove all the freon/refrigerant (and kept in an approved container and not released into the air). All the refrigerant lines and electrical connections will be cut or disconnected, and the old unit will be unbolted and removed. The new compressor will then be installed.
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