Big-ticket repair. The compressor is the heart of an AC system; on older units, replacement often costs close to a new system, so we'll talk options before we cut.
Common symptoms
· AC unit getting older (10+ years) and won't cool
· tech told you the compressor is locked up or shorted
· loud knocking from the outdoor unit before it died
4 more hvac contractors — diagnose-on-site
These contractors don’t have a flat price for this specific repair in their published price book — they’ll diagnose on-site and send you an estimate through the app before starting any work. You approve or decline.