Chicago air conditioner compressor replacement is another option rather than replacing the whole condensing unit. When we do a compressor change out on an ac condensing unit we match the exact compressor btu’s which is critical to optimum performance from your system. We also make absolutely sure that the compressor’s run capacitor is changed along with the new compressor.
Repair vs Replace
This insures that you will get full rated voltage start time after time with no drops due to wear on the old cap. It is very inexpensive to replace but it amazes me how many techs DO NOT do this. We also replace the 24 volt contactor with a new one. I have seen contacts severely pitted on contactors that were only 1 year old. In fact I recommend changing contactors on units that are 5 years old and up if they have the original contactor in them from the factory, I replace the contactor with a 2 pole rather than the cheap 1 pole that most mfg’s use these days. for a few dollars more it’s CRAZY not to. Once you have a brand new compressor installed in your older ac condensing unit there is not much more that can go wrong with the outdoor part of the system. You have a fan motor that is rather inexpensive to repair should it go bad and you have the coils themselves which if in really bad shape could potentially leak…which is rare. The condition of the coils is important also. If the coil fins are bent up really bad it becomes very difficult to straighten them out. This causes nothing but problems and serious consideration should be given to replacing the condenser. Again if the coil/fins look good why not save yourself some money and have the ac condenser rebuilt. You receive the same warranty as the factory gives on most standard ac units…. 5 years. With the new laws governing that you MUST install 13 SEER or higher efficiency equipment , why not look at your other options. New units are not always the beat way to go. YOU DO HAVE OPTIONS. Please feel free to post a comment with any questions, concerns or opinions. We welcome them.