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AC Compressor Recommendations? Posted by Goldenbear [Email] (#123) [Profile/Gallery] (more from Goldenbear) on Sat, 27 Jul 2013 17:52:38 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
Long story short, I am in need of a new compressor.
A local shop that was recommended to me quoted me under $800 for a new compressor and drier with 1 year parts and labor warranty.
The compressor is made by Global and is around $340
I could also bring them the parts, in which case the labor for compressor and warranty would be $210, or $330 to also replace the expansion valve. The downside of going this route is I'd have to pay for labor again if the compressor needed to be replaced in the 1st year.
I found a listing on eBay for a new Sanden, drier, and expansion valve for $400 with a 1 year warranty.
I also found a "4-Seasons" compressor for $260 with a 2 year warranty.
So I have a few questions:
1) How good are Global or 4-Seasons compressors? Any other ones to consider, or should I just go with Sanden?
2) Is it necessary to replace the expansion valve at this time?
3) If not, can I replace it later without having to replace anything else at the same time?
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