{"id":2420,"date":"2023-05-22T11:35:09","date_gmt":"2023-05-22T17:35:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.www.accurateautoadvice.com\/?p=2420"},"modified":"2023-05-22T11:35:09","modified_gmt":"2023-05-22T17:35:09","slug":"ask-aaa-replace-entire-ac-system-replace-compressor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.accurateautoadvice.com\/maintenance-repair\/ask-aaa-replace-entire-ac-system-replace-compressor\/","title":{"rendered":"Ask AAA: Should I Replace My Entire A\/C System When I Replace My Compressor?"},"content":{"rendered":"
A reader asks:<\/p>\n
I have a 2013 Kia Sorento. The compressor makes a sort of grinding, growling like sound when turned on. When the proper amount of freon is in the system. It cools fine. However, about every 2 years, it requires Freon to be added. Currently, I will be replacing the compressor, condenser\/accumulator, expansion valve and all O rings. Is there any additional components that need to be replaced? Like any of the AC lines to ensure there are no metal filings in the system?<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
There are a few different ways you can go.<\/p>\n
Why A\/C Compressors Fail, and What Can Happen When They Do<\/h2>\n
A\/C compressors typically fail because of a worn bearing. Bearings will wear naturally over time, but they will wear out faster if they’re poorly lubricated, if they’re under an unusual amount of strain (say, because there’s a coolant leak), or if there are contaminants in the system. Usually, when a compressor fails, it will make some noise to tell you failure is imminent.<\/p>\n