The home ac compressor unit is one of the integral parts of the central air conditioning system. Installing your compressor is a significant project. The cost of the compressor will also depend on whether you want to install a new one or if you want a replacement. Replacement costs will also consider whether your old compressor is still under warranty or if it is over eight years old.
The comparison between the cost of replacing a complete ac and coil or the evaporator coil helps to determine whether it will make more sense to replace other than repairing the ac compressor. An additional cost to consider is the labor cost that you will incur for installation. Therefore, below is a review of the amount you can expect to pay for an air conditioner compressor.
AC Compressor Cost Factors
The cost of replacing a compressor for your home AC system is dependent on certain factors. These factors include:
- The availability of a warranty for the compressor parts
- The size of the AC compressor
- The type of compressor and,
- The consumer brand ratings
Usually, the warranty covers the cost of the parts. Replacing an Air Conditioner Compressor that is still under warranty will incur an average cost of around 645 dollars. If the air Conditioner Compressor is not under warranty, buying a new one will cost you an approximated amount of 1280 dollars inclusive of the installation cost.
Additional supplies are also needed. In most cases, the supplies are never warranted even though the air conditioning compressor might be warranted. Below is a list of the supplies and their cost:
- Cost of Installation Supplies
- Copper fittings and connectors with the cost between 35 to 100 dollars
- Line filter or dryer with the cost between 35 to 75 dollars
- Contractor, capacitor and hard start kit with the price between 35 to 150 dollars
- Misc silver solder, electrical connectors with the price between 15 to 25 dollars
- Refrigerant recharge with the price between 150 to 300 dollars
AC Compressor Installation Cost
You will also incur labor cost or a diagnostic fee unless the compressor is under warranty. A diagnostic fee ranges between 59 and 129 dollars. The typical cost for a service technician ranges between 60 to 90 dollars per hour, and the service helper is paid 60 to 75 dollars per hour.
Conclusion
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