AC compressor repair: test it before you replace it
The outdoor unit hums, trips the breaker, or runs without making cold air. Somebody said compressor. That's the most expensive word in this trade, so AC compressor repair starts with proving it.
A failed capacitor or a hard-start problem can look exactly like a dead compressor.
We test the circuit, the charge, and the compressor
Then you hear one of three answers: a repair, a compressor changeout, or a full replacement when that's the better value on an old system. You get the numbers for whichever ones apply.
What the visit covers
- Electrical and mechanical testing
- Hard start kit evaluation
- Compressor replacement when it's warranted
- Straight talk on repair against replacement
What happens when you call
Tell us what the outdoor unit is doing and how old it is. JD usually picks up. If he's under a house or on a roof, someone calls you back. Ask about the diagnostic fee and we'll tell you before anyone drives out.