{"id":1364,"date":"2024-04-15T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premierishere.com\/blog\/?p=1364"},"modified":"2024-04-11T23:17:08","modified_gmt":"2024-04-12T03:17:08","slug":"got-a-dead-ac-compressor-before-the-start-of-summer-here-are-your-options","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premierishere.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/got-a-dead-ac-compressor-before-the-start-of-summer-here-are-your-options\/","title":{"rendered":"Got a Dead AC Compressor Before the Start of Summer? Here Are Your Options"},"content":{"rendered":"
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One of the best reasons to always schedule air conditioning maintenance<\/a> in spring is because it will catch problems before the hot weather begins, giving you time to correct them. One of the biggest problems a technician may discover during an AC inspection is that the compressor has failed. If you didn\u2019t know about this ahead of time, you would have turned your cooling system on during the first hot day and gotten \u2026 room-temperature air. No cooling at all!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The compressor is one of the most important parts of an AC: it\u2019s where most of the energy used to cool a house goes. The compressor is also an expensive component. It\u2019s costly enough that when it fails, the conventional wisdom is that the whole air conditioning system needs to be replaced. Is this always the case? Let\u2019s look at the options you\u2019ll have when you\u2019ve got a dead compressor<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Option #1: Replace the Compressor<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, the compressor is an expensive piece, comparable to the engine of a car. However, if the compressor is still under warranty, then the cost is far less. You\u2019ll still have to pay for labor costs, but the part itself will be included under the warranty. Always check on the warranty first before you make any other choice about the compressor\u2014the decision may be an easy one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option #2: Replace the Condenser<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If the compressor isn\u2019t covered and the cost to replace it is too high to justify, you may choose to replace only the outdoor condenser unit. This part contains the compressor, exhaust fan, and condenser coil. This is less expensive than a full air conditioner replacement, but we strongly advise against it unless your current budget is tight. (Our financing options can definitely help you out.) The problem with replacing only the condenser and not the indoor refrigerant coil is that it risks a mismatched system, and that will result in an inefficient AC that won\u2019t last much longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option #3: Replace the Air Conditioner<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This means replacing the condenser and the indoor evaporator coil. This is what we recommend if your compressor is no longer under warranty. This not only ensures a properly matched system, it also provides you with a new warranty, which is something you won\u2019t get if you only do a condenser replacement. By replacing the whole system, you can also take advantage of newer, more energy-efficient technology, which can save money on energy costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option #4: Replace the Entire HVAC System<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You may wish to go beyond getting a new AC and upgrade the entire HVAC system. Yes, this is the most expensive option, but if you have an aging heating system, it\u2019s cost-effective to have it replaced along with the air conditioner rather than at a later date. You can always ask your technicians about the state of your heater and if it\u2019s also coming close to the end of its life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Call us for advice you need about AC replacement and AC repair in Sandersville, GA<\/a>. Our technicians will always be honest with you about the choices that will best meet your comfort needs and current budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Experience the Premier Difference! Premier Heating & Air has been family-owned and operated since 2001.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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