# AC Compressor replacement

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-compressor-replacement/54408>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** suburban, airconditioning, gmc\
**Created:** [August 30, 2010, 6:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-compressor-replacement/54408 "2010-08-30T18:31:01Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![300hnh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/3/b5ac83/32.png) [@300hnh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/300hnh)\
**Post date:** [August 30, 2010, 6:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-compressor-replacement/54408/1 "2010-08-30T18:31:01Z")

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I have a 1995 GMC Suburban with rear AC controls. The AC Compressor is dead, locked up - does not turn… How much work is it to replace the compressor and the Accumulator? Do I have to flush the system with nitrogen? Anything else you can offer would be appreciated!

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**Author:** ![Joseph\_E\_Meehan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/joseph_e_meehan/32/21_2.png) [@Joseph\_E\_Meehan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joseph_E_Meehan)\
**Post date:** [August 30, 2010, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-compressor-replacement/54408/2 "2010-08-30T19:47:53Z")

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You need tools and experience few people have at home. I suggest finding a local A/C shop (up north look for radiator shops.) Let them give you an estimate.