Get the Best Priced Chevrolet K1500 AC Compressor

If you hear a loud 1997 Chevy Silverado AC compressor noise when using your AC or if you have weak cool air blowing from the system you may need a to check your air condition. If you have no cool air at all then that is an indication that you may need a whole new 2000 Silverado AC compressor replacement. The compressor is the part of the air condition unit that pressurizes the refrigerant and pumps it through the AC system.

Check the Relay

If all the above-mentioned parts seem to be functioning correctly, you have the option to check the AC compressor relay. This piece is no different than any other electrical relay. The electrical contacts will eventually wear out or even burn out. Some symptoms of a weak AC relay are inconsistent cooling, your AC compressor not turning on, or no cold air at all. In the final analysis, if you determine that you need to replace the compressor, it is advisable to replace the contributing parts as well. This includes AC drier. The AC drier acts as a filter against moisture and debris for your new AC system.

Not Engaging

If you notice your Chevy AC compressor not engaging or not working you need to check some different parts before determining what the actual problem is. A 2000 Chevy Silverado AC compressor clutch can fail and is a piece that you should check. The clutch will engage and cause the compressor to work properly. If you have an AC compressor not engaging it doesn't necessarily mean your 1994 Chevy Silverado AC compressor clutch is bad. The problem could be as simple as your AC fuse that is blown. If you experience fuses that are blown out consistently then you may have a dirty condenser coil.

Don't Run It Dry

You have determined that you need to do an AC compressor removal and replace it with a new one or a Chevy AC compressor rebuild kit and you don't want to run the compressor dry. New AC compressor units usually come pre-oiled. However, just to be safe you can read the book that came with the new one or find the manual for the exact compressor online. The point is to not engage the compressor and let it run without oil in it. One final note is to turn the compressor by hand once it is installed to get the oil out of the cylinders and moved around before starting it up. Being conscious and taking these precautions can lower any future replacement cost.

Cool Cost

If you decide to bring your K1500 into a service shop you will be out of pocket between $742-$1025. About 30% of that is for labor. That is money you can save by doing the work yourself. There are plenty of very detailed videos available online to walk you through each step. As for the parts, check out the online parts retailer PartsGeek.com. You will receive the exact parts you need like a 1995 Chevy Silverado AC compressor quickly and at big savings. We only sell auto parts online. Our overhead is very low and so are our prices.