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Old 06-05-2020, 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by mauricelindsay78 View Post
Our compressor on Carrier AC unit failed after 7 years. Part was guaranteed for 10 years. SunKool charged $75. for the diagnostic call and $606. for labor to install new one. It took less than 2 hours to install which is over $300 per hour for labor. When I questioned labor cost was told “sorry, that is our standard charge to install a new compressor “.
SunKool is a top notch company. Their “sin” here seems to be not providing you with the installation details. The compressor is the heart of your system, and to replace it requires several steps requiring expensive equipment. Not only is this not a DIY job, it is illegal to do so because of the refrigerant handling requirements. HVAC systems are HIGH pressure and before compressor service must be de-pressurized and all the refrigerant removed. The system then needs to be purged (usually with Nitrogen) to remove any impurities in the lines. Then they install the new compressor and recharge the system with NEW refrigerant. A full load is not inexpensive. Sadly, $606 is not unreasonable.