Whatever may be the cause of your air conditioning problems, the issue comes down to one question:  Should you just replace the A/C compressor or get a completely new unit?  You should probably consider the cost of each. A new compressor will obviously cost less than a new air conditioning unit, but is it really worth it? The compressor will probably cost around 3/5 of a new A/C, which is a lot considering how much more you get with a completely new unit.  Furthermore, when you get a new compressor you will only receive a warranty of about one year. On the other hand, when you buy and install a new air conditioning unit, you will receive a warranty valid for around 10 years.  The benefits of buying a new A/C greatly outweigh those of buying just the new compressor.

Another thing you should consider is that replacing the compressor and installing a new A/C unit are actually about the same amount of work. To replace A/C unit, the installer has to take out all the refrigerant, cut the high/low side lines, disconnect the wiring, and perform a pressure test. When you replace just the compressor, the installer still has to do all these steps. The labor price will be close to the same, so the only real difference in cost will be the size of the unit or compressor.

Keep in mind that if you do choose only to replace the A/C compressor with the short term warranty, then you may be more likely to encounter issues in the future. Replacing your air conditioning unit completely will ensure long term service and fewer problems.

Further Action

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