Your Williamsport, MD, air conditioning system has many components. One of the major parts of the system is the compressor, which circulates the refrigerant through the evaporator and condenser coils. If your air conditioning system malfunctions, a faulty compressor could be to blame. Read on for help deciding whether you should replace just the failed compressor or if a whole AC replacement is a better choice.
Check the Warranty
It’s a good idea to check your air conditioning system’s warranty. If the system is still under warranty, the manufacturer will replace the faulty compressor at no cost to you. The manufacturer may also cover the labor costs for the air conditioning repairs. Unfortunately, it’s rare for the compressor to fail while still under the manufacturer’s warranty.
Consider Replacing the Entire Outdoor Unit
If the compressor is no longer under warranty, your next choice will be to replace it or the whole outdoor unit. The cost of replacing the entire condenser isn’t much more than replacing just the compressor. If your air conditioner is 10 years old, chances are good that other parts will also fail sooner rather than later. According to the Department of Energy, compressor and fan controls are common problems in aging cooling systems.
Think About a Full Replacement
The indoor unit and outdoor unit experience wear and tear in tandem. These units need to be paired in terms of capacity, power and speed. Replacing just the compressor or outdoor unit could cause new problems with the indoor unit. An old evaporator may not have the technology to keep up with a new outdoor unit, so you could experience new issues with indoor comfort. If your air conditioning system is old, replacing the whole unit would improve your comfort and lower your electricity bills.
For more information about replacing just the AC compressor or an entire air conditioning replacement, check out Care Services Inc.’s air conditioning repairs, or call us today for additional details.
