Car A/C condenser replacement cost about $679 with average auto AC condenser replacement prices ranging from $585 to $773 in the US for 2020 according to RepairPal.com.
Car A/C Condenser Replacement Labor Estimates
Labor prices are estimated between $304 to $385 while parts are priced between $281 to $388. Estimate doesn’t include taxes and fees.
What is a Car AC Condenser?
As high-pressure refrigerant is pushed from the A/C compressor, it passes through a refrigerant line and into the A/C condenser. The condenser is located by the radiator and serves a comparable function. The condenser converts high pressure, high temperature gas into high pressure somewhat lower temperature liquid, required for A/C functionality.
How Does the AC Condenser Work?
When air flows through the air conditioning condenser, it cools down the gaseous refrigerant inside the condenser, and enables it to exit in a liquid state, ready to go to the accumulator.
What are the Symptoms Related to a Bad AC Condenser?
When the a/c condenser fails, the ac will fail too. The engine idle speed won’t oscillate normally when the air conditioner is on, and the air in the vehicle will be a little warmer than the surrounding temperature.
Can I Drive with an AC Condenser Problem?
Driving with a failing condenser isn’t comfortable in warmer types weather but won’t cause harm to the vehicle itself. Nevertheless, if the condenser is leaking, it can allow dust into the system causing blockage when a repair has been made.
When do AC Condensers Need to be Replaced?
The failing of an air conditioning condenser is typically due to being damaged, but debris in the ac system itself can cause it to clog. When the small metal fins on the outside of the condenser becomes matted with an outside substance, the condenser won’t function correctly, but might be repairable with an ac condenser specialty comb.
The location of the AC condenser makes it susceptible to damage if the vehicle is involved in a front-end impact. If such an accident happens, the AC system will need to be carefully inspected to guarantee that it’s operating properly and not in danger of failing later down the road.
Auto AC Condenser Replacement Cost By Vehicle
- Chevrolet Silverado 1500 – $690 to $855
- Ford F-150 – $513 to $759
- Toyota Camry – $645 to $932
- Honda Accord – $419 to $571
- Honda Civic – $379 to $538
- Nissan Altima – $659 to $791
- Honda CRV – $426 to $533
- Toyota Corolla – $535 to $762
6 Symptoms of a Bad Car AC Condenser
- Lukewarm Air From Vents
- Burning Smell
- Overheating While Idling
- Noticeable Leaks of Refrigerant
- Warning Lights on Dashboard
- ODB Code P0534
Sources
- “AC Condenser Replacement Cost – RepairPal Estimate.” RepairPal.com, https://repairpal.com/estimator/ac-condenser-replacement-cost.
- Autotechnician. “5 Symptoms of a Bad Car A/C Condenser (and Replacement Cost).” CarTreatments.com, 7 Nov. 2019, https://cartreatments.com/ac-condenser-symptoms-and-replacement-cost/.
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