How does one find a reliable shop that has the proper experience to replace the AC system which has a bad compressor? Also, what is a reasonable price range for the AC repair on this 2006 Honda Civic?
Thank you
Google to locate a certified, independent HVAC shop.
Cost depends on how many components downstream from the compressor were damaged.
In my neighborhood, that is a $1300 repair. And there are AC specialty shops everywhere.
Thank you all for your feedback. I did try google for my Zip code area and very little came up. I will go back and try it again. I live near Philadelphia so there has to be something nearby. The car was not in an accident, so assume that most of the downstream parts may be good. I did have the AC tested by a mechanic on his machine, but unfortunately he is no longer in business. He just said the compressor.
Thanks again
Try this.shop, I highly recommend them.
http://www.contebrothers.com/
That’s one of the best parts of this forum. When someone actually reveals where he/she lives when asking about good repair shops, many of us can recommend a shop not far from the OP’s home.
Kudos to old_mopar_guy!
Thank you Mopar Guy!
What do you mean by “most of the downstream parts may be good.”?
If the compressor was trashed this means at a minimum the accumulator needs to be replaced, the condenser at a bare minimum should be thoroughly flushed if not replaced, and the expansion valve should be changed along with flushing the entire system out.
If the compressor was trashed and a new one installed without the above then that compressor will not be new for very long.
Leo I would add that, in addition to @ok4450 's great advice above, you not tell whoever you take the car to that it needs a new compressor. Neither you or I know that it does. It’s simply what one individual told you. Just say “My air conditioner doesn’t seem to be cooling” and let the shop diagnose it.
+1… I can’t upvote that comment enough!
Sounds like good advice. I will have them diagnose.
Thanks again everyone
I haven’t seen @Honda-Blackbird in awhile, but he’s based around the Philadelphia area somewhere. If he can’t fix it, I’m sure he knows someone who could. You might try to send him a DM and see if he responds. (if the shop that @old_mopar_guy recommended can’t do it).
Blackbird was having some difficulties and mentioned taking a break.
that’s too bad, I hope he’s ok
Me too. Ten character minimum
Thanks. I will see if I can locate him/her.