Is an Air Conditioner Compressor Repairable?

One hot day you try to switch on your air conditioner to cool your room but it fails to work. So you suffer from heat in your room and your next step will probably be to find a repairman.

The repairman shows up and in the process of determining wherein the air conditioner the problem might be, he tells you your compressor is not working so you will have to buy a new one in addition to an installation fee.


As a good man, with curiosity, you will ask for the evidence that the compressor is bad. The repairman will show you a good proof of that. Since the cover is not in unity and there is a clear view of the compressor you will agree and sign the terms of payments.

You might have made it, but not as a smart person.

We both agree that compressors normally go bad. But not that every time there is a problem in compressor not starting you blame the compressor itself. You need to know this, several things are involved in starting the compressor. Here is a list of them ranked in their order of occurrence and frequency indicating the cost and good time for Air Conditioning Fairfield. We will put our focus on an instance where compressor fails to come out but the fun does. If both fail, then there must be a problem with electrical flow.

If you decide to repair on your own make sure to put off the main switch at the panel breaker before starting repairs.

Failure of a starter capacitor is the main reason a compressor may not work properly. This may cost you between $6 to $25 and you can buy it anywhere from their suppliers. Changing the capacitor requires low skills thus it can be done by anyone.

Materials Required for Refrigerated Cooling System Repair and Repairing Air Conditioner Compressor

After identifying the problem with the fun, here are some of the tools essential in the compressor repairing process.
  • Electrical tape
  • Foam rubber
  • Screwdriver
  • Nut driver
A capacitor is a silvery metal can (it can be grey, blue, dark green or black) found in the box electrical inside condensing chamber. On top, the capacitor may have three or two terminals with mounting lugs which are four, and wires moving away from the capacitor. If the one you are dealing with has three terminals you will also see a fan motor. It is in that place with a strap where you will find the capacitor. Electrical tape and foam rubber are important in fixing if there is a difference in the sizes of the parts you are fixing. Another common thing that may fail compressor is broken and corroded electrical connection. This can happen to any wire connected to the compressor. It also requires low skills to fix and the parts cost less than a dollar but may arise in a case where wire replacement is a must.

Follow The Following Procedure in Case You Want to Repair It Without Involving The Repairman.

  • Remove the clip that holds together electrical cover to the compressor after which you remove the cover.
  • In case of a bad wire, get it off the electrical box.
  • Gently clean the corroded area in the terminals and clean with caution since you may break the terminal too leading to disconnection to the compressor (you will be forced to buy a new compressor).
  • Get the good crimp terminal, clean the wire, put in the new connector and into the terminal on the compressor.
Proper following of the above steps one can avoid visiting shops or getting into their pockets each time there is a problem with the Local Air Conditioning Systems Services in Melbourne. Repairing can be done and we can all agree that the cost of repairing is very low compared to buying a new compressor.

Air Conditioner Repair Experts.

We KM Heating and Cooling Plumbers offer step by step guidelines on how you can repair any part of an air conditioner. Our expert will help you in compressor repair and services and it will be of good state for a long period.

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