Catching the Compressor Problem Before the Warranty Expired
A compressor can still run while losing its ability to properly circulate refrigerant through the system. This can cause poor cooling, abnormal refrigerant pressures, longer run times, or difficulty maintaining the desired indoor temperature. Because the weak compressor was diagnosed before the warranty period ended, the compressor itself qualified for replacement under the applicable manufacturer’s parts warranty; labor, refrigerant, shipping, and related materials are not necessarily covered.
- Service: Warranty AC compressor replacement
- Location: Edmond, Oklahoma
- Initial finding: Compressor had weak compression
- Refrigerant charge: Approximately 8.31 pounds
- Refrigerant procedure: Pressure tested and evacuated below 500 microns
- Final status: Cooling operation restored
- Contractor: TradeStrong
How We Replaced the AC Compressor
Replacing an air-conditioning compressor requires careful refrigerant recovery, clean installation practices, leak testing, evacuation, charging, and commissioning.
- Recovered the remaining refrigerant
- Disconnected and removed the weak compressor
- Installed the manufacturer-authorized warranty compressor
- Replaced the necessary associated components
- Brazed refrigerant connections while flowing nitrogen
- Pressure-tested the refrigeration circuit and checked for leaks
- Pulled and verified a vacuum below 500 microns
- Charged approximately 8.31 pounds of refrigerant to manufacturer specifications
- Started and tested the air conditioner
- Verified refrigerant pressures and temperature split
The system was cooling and operating properly when TradeStrong completed the repair.
Related project: GE furnace and AC installationThe TradeStrong Difference Is in the Work You Cannot See
Homeowners can see a new compressor after it is installed. The difference between a basic parts swap and a professional AC compressor replacement is often in the work a customer cannot see: protecting the copper during brazing, testing for leaks, removing moisture and non-condensable gases, weighing in the correct refrigerant charge, and verifying the system under operation.
TradeStrong flowed nitrogen while brazing to help limit oxidation inside the copper piping. We then pressure-tested the sealed refrigeration circuit, checked it for leaks, and pulled the system below 500 microns. Reaching a deep vacuum and confirming that the system holds it helps demonstrate that air and moisture have been removed before refrigerant is added. Skipping these steps can leave contamination inside the circuit and shorten compressor life.
We charged this Edmond system with approximately 8.31 pounds of refrigerant according to manufacturer specifications, then checked operating pressures and temperature split. Those measured commissioning steps are how we verify that the repair is complete—not simply whether the outdoor unit turns on.
Poor cooling can also result from low refrigerant, airflow restrictions, dirty coils, electrical problems, metering-device issues, or ductwork deficiencies. TradeStrong provides air-conditioning diagnostics, compressor replacement, warranty HVAC repairs, and complete system replacement throughout Edmond and the Oklahoma City metro.
Is Your Air Conditioner Struggling to Cool?
If your system is running constantly, blowing warmer air, or failing to keep up with the Oklahoma heat, TradeStrong can inspect it and determine what is causing the problem.