How to buy a good quality air conditioning compressor

The air conditioner compressor helps regulate the flow of refrigerant in the air conditioning system. High quality A/C compressors are new and easy to install.

Drivers have been enjoying the benefits of comfortable cool air in their cars since the late 1930s, when the Packard Motor Car Company introduced the former luxury feature as an option for consumer vehicles. Today, we view traveling without air conditioning in a car as an unbearable burden that we want to fix as quickly as possible.

The air conditioning compressor works by compressing the refrigerant that is distributed throughout the air conditioning system. When your car's air conditioner isn't working properly, it's almost always one of two problems: low refrigerant levels (usually due to a leak) or a bad compressor. If you have checked the refrigerant level and it is sufficient, the problem is almost certainly the compressor.

Air conditioning compressors may have an external or internal failure. An external failure occurs as a result of a clutch or pulley failure, or a refrigerant leak. This is the easiest type of problem to fix. An internal failure can be detected by the presence of metal particles or flakes around the compressor. This type of damage can spread throughout the cooling system. In the event of an internal failure, it is usually cheaper to replace the entire compressor.

How to make sure you buy a good quality air conditioner compressor:

• Stick to the new. Although this part can be restored, the quality is very difficult to determine and may vary depending on the reductant.

• Decide on aftermarket or OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer). Spare parts may be of high quality, but they tend to reduce the value of the vehicle. With OEM, you pay more, but you know you're getting a part that fits.

• If you choose aftermarket, ask to see your receipt of receipt of the part and inspect it. Check that there are no worn or rusty areas and that the part matches the receipt.

Replacing the A/C compressor itself is not a difficult task, however all seals must be placed with extreme precision to keep dust or particles out of the gaps. As a rule, an experienced specialist will cope with this work better.

AvtoTachki supplies high quality A/C compressors to our certified field technicians. We can also install the A/C compressor you have purchased. Click here for a quote and more information on A/C compressor replacement.