AC Compressor Replacement
Estimated typical total range
1,071 – 2,204 USD
- Parts
- 280 – 1750
- Labor
- 225 – 1020
- Labor hours
- 2.5 – 6
- Data confidence
- low
- Last updated: 1 month ago
Prices vary by location, vehicle configuration, parts brand, shop type and labor rate.
About the ac compressor replacement
The air conditioning compressor pressurizes refrigerant for the AC system. Diagnosis should first rule out simpler causes such as leaks, low refrigerant or electrical faults before replacing the compressor.Proper repair includes recovering refrigerant, replacing receiver-drier where required, and vacuum testing the system.