The compressor is the heart of any air conditioning or refrigeration system, so when it starts showing signs of not working correctly, technicians must act quickly in order to find out what is wrong.

Like any appliance, air conditioners need a little TLC to deliver optimal performance. ACs that haven’t been kept in top-notch condition tend to struggle most. We asked air conditioner pros and ...

The weird thing about compressor problems is that — well, it’s usually not the compressor. “Electric motors, it takes a lot to break them down,” said Greg ...

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A neglected air compressor rescued from scrap is brought back to life through complete disassembly, cleaning, repair, and ...