When you start to have air conditioner problems, especially in the summer, it can make life a little more stressful. When you have a bad air compressor, your AC system is not working the way it should. With a bad compressor do you need to replace the whole AC or do you have other options? Air Supply Heating & Air Conditioning explores this topic further below.

What Does an AC Compressor Do?

You will find your compressor for your air conditioning outside in the outdoor unit. The compressor pressurizes the heated refrigerant and then releases the heat, turning it back into liquid form, and sending it through the system to be evaporated. This helps the process of cooling down your home. The compressor is necessary to help release the heat and then use the refrigerant to send cool air back into your home.

How Do I Know if My AC Compressor is Going Out?

If you don’t know much about your AC, then you probably don’t know if your compressor is failing or not. There are a few signs that you can tell if your compressor is failing.
-Your AC will start short cycling – This means that it will turn off and on quicker than it should.
-Less cooling from your AC – When you have a problem with your compressor the amount of refrigerant that is needed does not make it into your home which can decrease the cooling capacity.
– Strange noises – When your compressor is failing it can put off some strange noises that are not normal for your AC.
-Tripped circuit breaker – Often when your compressor starts to fail, it can start to overheat which can lead to a tripped breaker.
If any of these things are happening, then you need to call a professional to come to check it out and see if there is a problem with your compressor

What to Do if Your AC Compressor is Failing?

You may have heard that if a compressor goes bad you have to replace the entire air conditioner. Many people replace the entire AC because if you have a bad compressor, it’s usually because your air conditioner is old. You don’t want to put a new compressor on an old, worn-out air conditioner system. But if your compressor does go bad you do have some choices to replace it.
– Just replace the compressor – Many air conditioners have a 10-year warranty. If your compressor is still under warranty, then this is a great time to just replace the compressor.
– Replace condenser – if you do not want to replace the whole AC unit, then you can just replace the condenser unit. This is the outdoor unit that also includes the compressor, fan, and condenser coils. This is a lot cheaper way if you do not want to replace your whole AC, even though replacing the whole AC would be recommended.
– Air conditioner replacement – When you replace the air conditioner, this is not the whole system. This means you are replacing the condenser and the indoor evaporator coils. If you go this route, you will receive a new warranty and you don’t have to worry about mismatched indoor and outdoor systems.
– Replace the whole HVAC system – When you replace the whole system, it includes the air conditioner, the air handler, and the heater. When you go this route you are getting a whole new central air system. This is a great option for old systems. This can save you money when you replace the AC and the heater all at once.

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When your compressor goes bad you have a few options that you can choose from. But the best thing you can do is talk to a professional technician to help you decide what the best option for you and your home is. Give Air Supply Heating & Air Conditioning a call to schedule a consultation today.