# Changing Air Conditoner Compressor

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-air-conditoner-compressor/69949>\
**Category:** The Show\
**Created:** [December 12, 2011, 7:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-air-conditoner-compressor/69949 "2011-12-12T07:02:08Z")\
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**Post date:** [December 12, 2011, 7:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-air-conditoner-compressor/69949/1 "2011-12-12T07:02:08Z")

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I’m not sure this was good advice for the guy to change his HVAC compressor out himself, especially with a used on. I’ve had a few compressors put in and never had any luck with used or even rebuilt ones. New is the only way I would go. Plus they never talked about checking for leaks, replacing the dryer, adding the proper oil, cleaning the system, etc. All of these are necessary to avoid a very quick destruction of the new compressor if not done right. No one wants to spend the money but for HVAC work, I would leave it to a pro.