The typical range for AC compressor cost is $800 to $2,800, with a national average of $1,200. Some of the biggest cost factors for AC compressor replacement are home size, compressor size and speed, ...

A good digital multimeter (DMM) is key to diagnosing compressor problems in general. For instance, in a previous article (May 15 issue of The NEWS) we discussed using the DMM to read suction and ...

Some of the most common problems and solutions for smooth compressor operation can be found in training materials and on-the-job experience. There is also another method for educating HVAC contractors ...

Q The air conditioning has stopped working on my 1997 Grand Caravan. The van stalled and would not start for about 10 minutes. After that, the A/C would not work. Is there an easy way to tell whether ...

Select Home Warranty sent out a local company to assess his air conditioner and a technician said his compressor was bad.

When the mercury rises outside, nailing down why your AC is not cooling becomes a top priority. There are eight common reasons why this happens, including dirty filters, and some of which you can fix ...

When your air conditioner suddenly stops working, it can be cause for alarm or it can be something as simple as a blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker. While many problems with your air conditioner ...

I am an 18-year-old guy, so naturally I am trying to get as much performance out of my car as possible. I recently developed the bright idea of bypassing the air conditioner’s compressor with a ...