{"id":19665,"date":"2024-11-11T07:16:27","date_gmt":"2024-11-11T15:16:27","guid":{"rendered":"\/wp-site\/?post_type=car-repair&#038;p=19665"},"modified":"2025-12-12T05:13:53","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T13:13:53","slug":"ac-compressor-replacement","status":"publish","type":"car-repair","link":"https:\/\/jerry.ai\/car-repair\/estimates\/ac-compressor-replacement\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does an A\/C Compressor Replacement Cost?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Prices can vary so much because the part itself can be cheap for a common car and very expensive for certain makes, models, or luxury vehicles, and some shops use pricier brand-name parts. On top of that, labor rates, how hard it is to access the compressor, and add-ons like refrigerant, dryer, and shop fees all change the final bill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jerry customers use the app to check local pricing for A\/C compressor repairs for their exact vehicle and location, so they can get back on the road with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/signup\/garageonlystart?service=garage&amp;flowType=repairShop\">Get a repair quotes<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Real customers Jerry helped<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>See what an A\/C compressor replacement cost could look like for drivers like you. Here are some examples of costs for real cars and locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-show-load-more=\"false\" class=\"group wp-block-jerry-live-table\" data-wp-context=\"{&quot;data&quot;:[{&quot;date&quot;:&quot;12\\\/11\\\/25&quot;,&quot;customer&quot;:&quot;Leila F.&quot;,&quot;car&quot;:&quot;2014 Ford Transit Connect&quot;,&quot;cityAndState&quot;:&quot;Paso Robles, CA&quot;,&quot;totalPartCost&quot;:&quot;$538.11&quot;,&quot;medianLaborMinutes&quot;:95,&quot;medianLaborCost&quot;:&quot;$205.68&quot;,&quot;totalCost&quot;:&quot;$743.78&quot;},{&quot;date&quot;:&quot;12\\\/11\\\/25&quot;,&quot;customer&quot;:&quot;Eleanor P.&quot;,&quot;car&quot;:&quot;2011 Ford Escape&quot;,&quot;cityAndState&quot;:&quot;Macon, MO&quot;,&quot;totalPartCost&quot;:&quot;$446.02&quot;,&quot;medianLaborMinutes&quot;:95,&quot;medianLaborCost&quot;:&quot;$201.34&quot;,&quot;totalCost&quot;:&quot;$647.36&quot;},{&quot;date&quot;:&quot;12\\\/11\\\/25&quot;,&quot;customer&quot;:&quot;Myrtle P.&quot;,&quot;car&quot;:&quot;2012 Toyota Highlander&quot;,&quot;cityAndState&quot;:&quot;Midlothian, VA&quot;,&quot;totalPartCost&quot;:&quot;$594.67&quot;,&quot;medianLaborMinutes&quot;:95,&quot;medianLaborCost&quot;:&quot;$192.01&quot;,&quot;totalCost&quot;:&quot;$786.68&quot;},{&quot;date&quot;:&quot;12\\\/11\\\/25&quot;,&quot;customer&quot;:&quot;Bill G.&quot;,&quot;car&quot;:&quot;2011 Mazda 3&quot;,&quot;cityAndState&quot;:&quot;Waxahachie, TX&quot;,&quot;totalPartCost&quot;:&quot;$663.78&quot;,&quot;medianLaborMinutes&quot;:95,&quot;medianLaborCost&quot;:&quot;$188.23&quot;,&quot;totalCost&quot;:&quot;$852.01&quot;},{&quot;date&quot;:&quot;12\\\/11\\\/25&quot;,&quot;customer&quot;:&quot;Ada K.&quot;,&quot;car&quot;:&quot;2009 Chevrolet Express 3500&quot;,&quot;cityAndState&quot;:&quot;Denton, TX&quot;,&quot;totalPartCost&quot;:&quot;$270.47&quot;,&quot;medianLaborMinutes&quot;:95,&quot;medianLaborCost&quot;:&quot;$184.86&quot;,&quot;totalCost&quot;:&quot;$455.33&quot;},{&quot;date&quot;:&quot;12\\\/11\\\/25&quot;,&quot;customer&quot;:&quot;Noah D.&quot;,&quot;car&quot;:&quot;2002 Subaru Impreza&quot;,&quot;cityAndState&quot;:&quot;Jefferson City, MO&quot;,&quot;totalPartCost&quot;:&quot;$523.40&quot;,&quot;medianLaborMinutes&quot;:95,&quot;medianLaborCost&quot;:&quot;$187.06&quot;,&quot;totalCost&quot;:&quot;$710.47&quot;},{&quot;date&quot;:&quot;12\\\/11\\\/25&quot;,&quot;customer&quot;:&quot;Maude R.&quot;,&quot;car&quot;:&quot;2009 Acura MDX&quot;,&quot;cityAndState&quot;:&quot;Thomasville, AL&quot;,&quot;totalPartCost&quot;:&quot;$644.33&quot;,&quot;medianLaborMinutes&quot;:105,&quot;medianLaborCost&quot;:&quot;$217.68&quot;,&quot;totalCost&quot;:&quot;$862.01&quot;}],&quot;isExpandable&quot;:false,&quot;isExpanded&quot;:true,&quot;limitForExpanding&quot;:null,&quot;searchText&quot;:null}\" data-wp-interactive=\"jerry\/live-table\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.onInit\" data-wp-bind--data-show-load-more=\"state.showLoadMore\">\n  \n  <div class=\"relative max-md:mx-full-bleed hidden md:block\">\n    <figure class=\"live-table-header wp-block-table sticky top-0 z-[2] !overflow-x-hidden bg-white md:static\">\n      <table>\n            <thead >\n      <tr>\n                  <th class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content\">\n  <div class=\"flex gap-2 items-center justify-start\">\n    Date  <\/div>\n<\/th>\n                  <th class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content\">\n  <div class=\"flex gap-2 items-center justify-start\">\n    Customer name  <\/div>\n<\/th>\n                  <th class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content\">\n  <div class=\"flex gap-2 items-center justify-start\">\n    Car  <\/div>\n<\/th>\n                  <th class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content\">\n  <div class=\"flex gap-2 items-center justify-start\">\n    Location  <\/div>\n<\/th>\n                  <th class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content\">\n  <div class=\"flex gap-2 items-center justify-start\">\n    Part cost  <\/div>\n<\/th>\n                  <th class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content\">\n  <div class=\"flex gap-2 items-center justify-start\">\n    Labor time (min)  <\/div>\n<\/th>\n                  <th class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content\">\n  <div class=\"flex gap-2 items-center justify-start\">\n    Labor cost  <\/div>\n<\/th>\n                  <th class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content\">\n  <div class=\"flex gap-2 items-center justify-start\">\n    Total cost  <\/div>\n<\/th>\n              <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n          <\/table>\n    <\/figure>\n\n    <figure class=\"live-table-body wp-block-table overflow-auto group-data-[show-load-more=true]:pb-4\">\n      <table>\n            <thead class=\"pointer-events-none invisible select-none leading-[0]\">\n      <tr>\n                  <th class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content !h-0 !py-0\">\n  <div class=\"flex gap-2 items-center justify-start\">\n    Date  <\/div>\n<\/th>\n                  <th class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content !h-0 !py-0\">\n  <div class=\"flex gap-2 items-center justify-start\">\n    Customer name  <\/div>\n<\/th>\n                  <th class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content !h-0 !py-0\">\n  <div class=\"flex gap-2 items-center justify-start\">\n    Car  <\/div>\n<\/th>\n                  <th class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content !h-0 !py-0\">\n  <div class=\"flex gap-2 items-center justify-start\">\n    Location  <\/div>\n<\/th>\n                  <th class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content !h-0 !py-0\">\n  <div class=\"flex gap-2 items-center justify-start\">\n    Part cost  <\/div>\n<\/th>\n                  <th class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content !h-0 !py-0\">\n  <div class=\"flex gap-2 items-center justify-start\">\n    Labor time (min)  <\/div>\n<\/th>\n                  <th class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content !h-0 !py-0\">\n  <div class=\"flex gap-2 items-center justify-start\">\n    Labor cost  <\/div>\n<\/th>\n                  <th class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content !h-0 !py-0\">\n  <div class=\"flex gap-2 items-center justify-start\">\n    Total cost  <\/div>\n<\/th>\n              <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n            <tbody>\n          <template data-wp-each=\"state.displayData\">\n            <tr>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.date\"><\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.customer\"><\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.car\"><\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.cityAndState\"><\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalPartCost\"><\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborMinutes\"><\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborCost\"><\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalCost\"><\/td>\n                          <\/tr>\n          <\/template>\n            <tr data-wp-each-child>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.date\">12\/11\/25<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.customer\">Leila F.<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.car\">2014 Ford Transit Connect<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.cityAndState\">Paso Robles, CA<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalPartCost\">$538.11<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborMinutes\">95<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborCost\">$205.68<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalCost\">$743.78<\/td>\n                          <\/tr>\n          \n            <tr data-wp-each-child>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.date\">12\/11\/25<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.customer\">Eleanor P.<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.car\">2011 Ford Escape<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.cityAndState\">Macon, MO<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalPartCost\">$446.02<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborMinutes\">95<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborCost\">$201.34<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalCost\">$647.36<\/td>\n                          <\/tr>\n          \n            <tr data-wp-each-child>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.date\">12\/11\/25<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.customer\">Myrtle P.<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.car\">2012 Toyota Highlander<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.cityAndState\">Midlothian, VA<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalPartCost\">$594.67<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborMinutes\">95<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborCost\">$192.01<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalCost\">$786.68<\/td>\n                          <\/tr>\n          \n            <tr data-wp-each-child>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.date\">12\/11\/25<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.customer\">Bill G.<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.car\">2011 Mazda 3<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.cityAndState\">Waxahachie, TX<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalPartCost\">$663.78<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborMinutes\">95<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborCost\">$188.23<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalCost\">$852.01<\/td>\n                          <\/tr>\n          \n            <tr data-wp-each-child>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.date\">12\/11\/25<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.customer\">Ada K.<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.car\">2009 Chevrolet Express 3500<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.cityAndState\">Denton, TX<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalPartCost\">$270.47<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborMinutes\">95<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborCost\">$184.86<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalCost\">$455.33<\/td>\n                          <\/tr>\n          \n            <tr data-wp-each-child>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.date\">12\/11\/25<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.customer\">Noah D.<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.car\">2002 Subaru Impreza<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.cityAndState\">Jefferson City, MO<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalPartCost\">$523.40<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborMinutes\">95<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborCost\">$187.06<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalCost\">$710.47<\/td>\n                          <\/tr>\n          \n            <tr data-wp-each-child>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.date\">12\/11\/25<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.customer\">Maude R.<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.car\">2009 Acura MDX<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.cityAndState\">Thomasville, AL<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalPartCost\">$644.33<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborMinutes\">105<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborCost\">$217.68<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalCost\">$862.01<\/td>\n                          <\/tr>\n          \n        <\/tbody>\n      <\/table>\n    <\/figure>\n\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div\n      class=\"block md:hidden\"\n      data-wp-init=\"callbacks.onCardCarouselInit\"\n    >\n      <div class=\"live-table-card-carousel scrollbar-width-none mx-full-bleed flex snap-x snap-mandatory scroll-pl-6 overflow-x-scroll scroll-smooth px-6\">\n        <div class=\"mx-auto flex gap-3\">\n          <template data-wp-each=\"state.displayData\">\n            <div class=\"live-table-card overflow-hidden w-72 snap-start rounded-lg border\">\n  <!-- card title -->\n  \n  <!-- card content -->\n  <div class=\"relative grid grid-cols-2 font-circular text-sm [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(4n+3)]:bg-zinc-50 [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(4n+4)]:bg-zinc-50 before:bg-primary before:absolute before:h-[3px] before:w-full before:content-[&#039;_&#039;]\">\n      <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Date<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.date\"><\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Customer name<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.customer\"><\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Car<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.car\"><\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Location<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.cityAndState\"><\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Part cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalPartCost\"><\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Labor time (min)<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborMinutes\"><\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Labor cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborCost\"><\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Total cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalCost\"><\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n              <\/template>\n            <div data-wp-each-child class=\"live-table-card overflow-hidden w-72 snap-start rounded-lg border\">\n  <!-- card title -->\n  \n  <!-- card content -->\n  <div class=\"relative grid grid-cols-2 font-circular text-sm [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(4n+3)]:bg-zinc-50 [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(4n+4)]:bg-zinc-50 before:bg-primary before:absolute before:h-[3px] before:w-full before:content-[&#039;_&#039;]\">\n      <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Date<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.date\">12\/11\/25<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Customer name<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.customer\">Leila F.<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Car<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.car\">2014 Ford Transit Connect<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Location<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.cityAndState\">Paso Robles, CA<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Part cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalPartCost\">$538.11<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Labor time (min)<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborMinutes\">95<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Labor cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborCost\">$205.68<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Total cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalCost\">$743.78<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n              \n            <div data-wp-each-child class=\"live-table-card overflow-hidden w-72 snap-start rounded-lg border\">\n  <!-- card title -->\n  \n  <!-- card content -->\n  <div class=\"relative grid grid-cols-2 font-circular text-sm [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(4n+3)]:bg-zinc-50 [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(4n+4)]:bg-zinc-50 before:bg-primary before:absolute before:h-[3px] before:w-full before:content-[&#039;_&#039;]\">\n      <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Date<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.date\">12\/11\/25<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Customer name<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.customer\">Eleanor P.<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Car<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.car\">2011 Ford Escape<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Location<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.cityAndState\">Macon, MO<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Part cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalPartCost\">$446.02<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Labor time (min)<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborMinutes\">95<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Labor cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborCost\">$201.34<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Total cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalCost\">$647.36<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n              \n            <div data-wp-each-child class=\"live-table-card overflow-hidden w-72 snap-start rounded-lg border\">\n  <!-- card title -->\n  \n  <!-- card content -->\n  <div class=\"relative grid grid-cols-2 font-circular text-sm [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(4n+3)]:bg-zinc-50 [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(4n+4)]:bg-zinc-50 before:bg-primary before:absolute before:h-[3px] before:w-full before:content-[&#039;_&#039;]\">\n      <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Date<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.date\">12\/11\/25<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Customer name<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.customer\">Myrtle P.<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Car<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.car\">2012 Toyota Highlander<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Location<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.cityAndState\">Midlothian, VA<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Part cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalPartCost\">$594.67<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Labor time (min)<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborMinutes\">95<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Labor cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborCost\">$192.01<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Total cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalCost\">$786.68<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n              \n            <div data-wp-each-child class=\"live-table-card overflow-hidden w-72 snap-start rounded-lg border\">\n  <!-- card title -->\n  \n  <!-- card content -->\n  <div class=\"relative grid grid-cols-2 font-circular text-sm [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(4n+3)]:bg-zinc-50 [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(4n+4)]:bg-zinc-50 before:bg-primary before:absolute before:h-[3px] before:w-full before:content-[&#039;_&#039;]\">\n      <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Date<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.date\">12\/11\/25<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Customer name<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.customer\">Bill G.<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Car<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.car\">2011 Mazda 3<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Location<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.cityAndState\">Waxahachie, TX<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Part cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalPartCost\">$663.78<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Labor time (min)<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborMinutes\">95<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Labor cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborCost\">$188.23<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Total cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalCost\">$852.01<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n              \n            <div data-wp-each-child class=\"live-table-card overflow-hidden w-72 snap-start rounded-lg border\">\n  <!-- card title -->\n  \n  <!-- card content -->\n  <div class=\"relative grid grid-cols-2 font-circular text-sm [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(4n+3)]:bg-zinc-50 [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(4n+4)]:bg-zinc-50 before:bg-primary before:absolute before:h-[3px] before:w-full before:content-[&#039;_&#039;]\">\n      <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Date<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.date\">12\/11\/25<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Customer name<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.customer\">Ada K.<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Car<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.car\">2009 Chevrolet Express 3500<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Location<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.cityAndState\">Denton, TX<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Part cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalPartCost\">$270.47<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Labor time (min)<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborMinutes\">95<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Labor cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborCost\">$184.86<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Total cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalCost\">$455.33<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n              \n            <div data-wp-each-child class=\"live-table-card overflow-hidden w-72 snap-start rounded-lg border\">\n  <!-- card title -->\n  \n  <!-- card content -->\n  <div class=\"relative grid grid-cols-2 font-circular text-sm [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(4n+3)]:bg-zinc-50 [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(4n+4)]:bg-zinc-50 before:bg-primary before:absolute before:h-[3px] before:w-full before:content-[&#039;_&#039;]\">\n      <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Date<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.date\">12\/11\/25<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Customer name<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.customer\">Noah D.<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Car<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.car\">2002 Subaru Impreza<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Location<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.cityAndState\">Jefferson City, MO<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Part cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalPartCost\">$523.40<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Labor time (min)<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborMinutes\">95<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Labor cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborCost\">$187.06<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Total cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalCost\">$710.47<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n              \n            <div data-wp-each-child class=\"live-table-card overflow-hidden w-72 snap-start rounded-lg border\">\n  <!-- card title -->\n  \n  <!-- card content -->\n  <div class=\"relative grid grid-cols-2 font-circular text-sm [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(4n+3)]:bg-zinc-50 [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(4n+4)]:bg-zinc-50 before:bg-primary before:absolute before:h-[3px] before:w-full before:content-[&#039;_&#039;]\">\n      <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Date<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.date\">12\/11\/25<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Customer name<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.customer\">Maude R.<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Car<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.car\">2009 Acura MDX<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Location<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.cityAndState\">Thomasville, AL<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Part cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalPartCost\">$644.33<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Labor time (min)<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborMinutes\">105<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Labor cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborCost\">$217.68<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Total cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalCost\">$862.01<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n              \n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"live-table-card-carousel-indicator mt-3.5 flex flex-row items-center justify-center gap-1\">\n        <template data-wp-each=\"state.displayData\">\n          <span class=\"rounded-full size-2.5 bg-zinc-200 data-[active=true]:bg-slate-400\"><\/span>\n        <\/template>\n          <span data-wp-each-child class=\"rounded-full size-2.5 bg-zinc-200 data-[active=true]:bg-slate-400\"><\/span>\n        \n          <span data-wp-each-child class=\"rounded-full size-2.5 bg-zinc-200 data-[active=true]:bg-slate-400\"><\/span>\n        \n          <span data-wp-each-child class=\"rounded-full size-2.5 bg-zinc-200 data-[active=true]:bg-slate-400\"><\/span>\n        \n          <span data-wp-each-child class=\"rounded-full size-2.5 bg-zinc-200 data-[active=true]:bg-slate-400\"><\/span>\n        \n          <span data-wp-each-child class=\"rounded-full size-2.5 bg-zinc-200 data-[active=true]:bg-slate-400\"><\/span>\n        \n          <span data-wp-each-child class=\"rounded-full size-2.5 bg-zinc-200 data-[active=true]:bg-slate-400\"><\/span>\n        \n          <span data-wp-each-child class=\"rounded-full size-2.5 bg-zinc-200 data-[active=true]:bg-slate-400\"><\/span>\n        \n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  \n  \n      <div class=\"flex flex-row my-3 gap-2 items-center font-body text-slate-500\">\n      <span class=\"iconify i--refresh text-sm\"><\/span>\n      <span class=\"text-xs\">Last Updated Dec. 12, 2025<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Estimates are modeled based on real vehicle and location data; names have been changed. Actual prices will vary by shop, parts, and vehicle condition.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/signup\/garageonlystart?service=garage&amp;flowType=repairShop\">Get a repair quotes<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Cost-breakdown\">Cost breakdown: Why the price varies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The price range for an A\/C compressor replacement isn\u2019t one-size-fits-all\u2014it depends on your specific car, where you live, and which parts go in. Jerry shows you what other drivers are paying right now; here are some real customers we\u2019ve helped find accurate quotes on A\/C compressor replacements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2a24861a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"border-radius:1.5rem;background-color:#f5f5f5\"><strong>Vehicle make\/model and engine layout:<\/strong> <br>Often a $300 to $1,200 range due to factors such as part availability, engine-bay access and labor time. European, luxury, hybrid and some turbo models are pricier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"border-radius:1.5rem;background-color:#f5f5f5\"><strong>New vs. remanufactured compressor:<\/strong> <br>Remans can save $100 to $400 vs. new OEM. Stick to reputable brands with solid warranties; some vehicles lack remanufactured options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"border-radius:1.5rem;background-color:#f5f5f5\"><strong>Labor time and shop rate:<\/strong> <br>Typically 2.5 to 6.0 hours. At $110 to $200\/hr, that\u2019s $275 to $1,200 in labor alone. Tight engine bays and complex accessory drives add time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"border-radius:1.5rem;background-color:#f5f5f5\"><strong>Refrigerant type:<\/strong> <br>R-1234yf (common on 2017+ models) is significantly more expensive than R-134a\u2014often $150 to $300 more per recharge, so know your situation in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"border-radius:1.5rem;background-color:#f5f5f5\"><strong>Required supporting parts:<\/strong> <br>Accumulator\/drier ($50 to $180), expansion valve\/orifice tube ($25 to $150), and O-rings ($10 to $40). Expect $100 to $370 in parts before refrigerant and supplies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"border-radius:1.5rem;background-color:#f5f5f5\"><strong>System contamination:<\/strong> <br>If the old compressor shed metal, the system must be flushed. However, many parallel-flow condensers can\u2019t be effectively flushed and must be replaced ($150 to $600).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"A\/C-compressor\">What is an A\/C compressor?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your A\/C compressor is basically the \u201cheart\u201d of your car\u2019s air conditioning system. It\u2019s a belt-driven pump that squeezes and moves the refrigerant through the A\/C system so the air coming into the cabin can be cooled. When the compressor wears out or fails, the system can\u2019t build pressure properly\u2014so you\u2019ll usually get weak or warm air instead of cold air from the vents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"flex flex-col overflow-hidden rounded-lg wp-block-jerry-agent-insights\">\n  <div class=\"flex h-7 w-full items-center justify-center bg-primary font-circular text-xs font-medium text-white\">\n    STEVE&#039;S CORNER  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"flex flex-col rounded-b-lg border border-t-0 px-6 py-7\">\n    <span class=\"i--quote-2 iconify text-2xl text-primary\"><\/span>\n\n    <div class=\"mt-2 font-circular text-base text-slate-900\">\n      Sometimes an A\/C repair can uncover the next weak spot in the system, so you might need more than one visit to completely fix the problem. Think of your car\u2019s A\/C like a chain with several links\u2014the compressor, condenser, and other parts all working together.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nIf your A\/C stops blowing cold air and you go to the shop, the technician might find a bad compressor, replace it and the related parts, and everything may work perfectly, but only for a few days. If you have to go back because the A\/C quits again, the shop might find that the condenser is now leaking refrigerant and needs to be replaced. In that case, the compressor was just the first weak link in the chain, and once it was fixed and the system was back to full pressure, the next weak link (the condenser) failed.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nThis doesn\u2019t happen with every A\/C repair, but it does happen sometimes. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to stay in touch with your technician and work together to get to the real root of the issue.    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"mt-4 flex flex-row\">\n      <div class=\"mr-4\">\n        <figure class=\"size-10 overflow-hidden rounded-full border-2 bg-white\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"size-full aspect-square object-contain\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/jerry.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/steve-kaleff-headshot-e1761668089171-150x150.png\"\n            alt=\"Steve Kaleff\"\n          fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n        <\/figure>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"flex flex-col\">\n        <div class=\"font-circular text-base font-bold text-slate-900\">\n          Steve Kaleff        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"mt-0.5 font-circular text-sm text-gray-500\">\n          Auto Mechanic and Contributing Author        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"signs-that-you-need-the-A\/C-compressor-replaced\">What are signs that you need the A\/C compressor replaced?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t ignore the signs of a failing A\/C compressor. Here\u2019s what Jerry has learned you\u2019re most likely to notice, after helping drivers diagnose their cars:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No cold air even with proper refrigerant level.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Metallic grinding, rattling, or shrieking from the engine bay.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clutch not engaging or short cycling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weak cooling at idle but better at speed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visible refrigerant\/oil leaks around the compressor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Black debris or metallic glitter in the system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Belt slippage or burning smell from a locked compressor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-save-money\">Your action plan: how to save money<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Smart moves can shave hundreds while protecting your new compressor. Here\u2019s what you can do:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2a24861a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"border-radius:1.5rem;background-color:#f5f5f5\"><strong>Do a quick driveway check.<\/strong> <br>A\/C on MAX, recirc ON, fan high and hood up. Watch the compressor: pulley spins always, center hub should engage. Check fuses\/relays, condenser fan, and line temps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"border-radius:1.5rem;background-color:#f5f5f5\"><strong>Get a full diagnosis first.<\/strong> <br>Relays, belts, or sensors can mimic compressor failure. A $100\u2013$200 diagnosis beats replacing a good compressor. Jerry customers use the app to help them diagnose common signs and give them confidence before heading to the shop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"border-radius:1.5rem;background-color:#f5f5f5\"><strong>Ask for contamination proof.<\/strong> <br>Photos of orifice tube\/expansion valve debris tell the story\u2014glitter or sludge means more parts must be replaced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"border-radius:1.5rem;background-color:#f5f5f5\"><strong>Compare new vs. reman.<\/strong> <br>A reputable remanufactured with 12\u201324 months of coverage can save $100\u2013$400.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"border-radius:1.5rem;background-color:#f5f5f5\"><strong>Verify the quote includes everything.<\/strong> <br>Refrigerant type\/weight, oil type\/amount, drier\/expansion device, leak testing, and photos of replaced parts. The Jerry app helps customers get accurate quotes for their exact car from shops near them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"border-radius:1.5rem;background-color:#f5f5f5\"><strong>Check hybrid\/EV requirements.<\/strong> <br>Many electric compressors require special POE oil and an isolation resistance test; using more common PAG oil can short the compressor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Can-I-do-this-myself\">DIY vs. Pro: Can I do this myself?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re thinking about tackling your A\/C compressor repair yourself or handing it off to a mechanic, Jerry can give you clear pricing on parts and shop labor. Here\u2019s what to keep in mind when deciding if this is a good DIY job for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table hidden md:block\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Factor<\/th><th>DIY<\/th><th>Pro<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Tools needed<\/td><td>Gauges, vacuum pump, recovery machine (EPA 609 cert required)<\/td><td>Full HVA\/C service tools + recovery\/recharge equipment<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Skill level<\/td><td>Advanced\u2014requires HVA\/C knowledge and contamination control<\/td><td>Experienced techs handle diagnosis and warranty<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Time<\/td><td>4\u201310 hours<\/td><td>2.5\u20136.0 hours<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Risks<\/td><td>Improper flush, wrong oil\/refrigerant, safety\/legal risks<\/td><td>Work is warrantied and precise<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cost savings<\/td><td>Possible if you already own tools<\/td><td>Higher upfront, but safer long-term<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n  <div class=\"flex flex-col gap-3 md:hidden\">\n          <div class=\"core-table-card overflow-hidden\"><!-- card title -->\n      <div class=\"line-clamp-1 px-3 py-3.5 font-circular text-base font-bold text-black\">\n      Tools needed    <\/div>\n  \n  <!-- card content -->\n  <div class=\"relative grid grid-cols-2 font-circular text-sm [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(4n+3)]:bg-zinc-50 [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(4n+4)]:bg-zinc-50 before:bg-primary before:absolute before:h-[3px] before:w-full before:content-[&#039;_&#039;]\">\n                      <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n        DIY      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n        Gauges, vacuum pump, recovery machine (EPA 609 cert required)      <\/div>\n                <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n        Pro      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n        Full HVA\/C service tools + recovery\/recharge equipment      <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n              <div class=\"core-table-card overflow-hidden\"><!-- card title -->\n      <div class=\"line-clamp-1 px-3 py-3.5 font-circular text-base font-bold text-black\">\n      Skill level    <\/div>\n  \n  <!-- card content -->\n  <div class=\"relative grid grid-cols-2 font-circular text-sm [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(4n+3)]:bg-zinc-50 [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(4n+4)]:bg-zinc-50 before:bg-primary before:absolute before:h-[3px] before:w-full before:content-[&#039;_&#039;]\">\n                      <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n        DIY      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n        Advanced\u2014requires HVA\/C knowledge and contamination control      <\/div>\n                <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n        Pro      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n        Experienced techs handle diagnosis and warranty      <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n              <div class=\"core-table-card overflow-hidden\"><!-- card title -->\n      <div class=\"line-clamp-1 px-3 py-3.5 font-circular text-base font-bold text-black\">\n      Time    <\/div>\n  \n  <!-- card content -->\n  <div class=\"relative grid grid-cols-2 font-circular text-sm [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(4n+3)]:bg-zinc-50 [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(4n+4)]:bg-zinc-50 before:bg-primary before:absolute before:h-[3px] before:w-full before:content-[&#039;_&#039;]\">\n                      <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n        DIY      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n        4\u201310 hours      <\/div>\n                <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n        Pro      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n        2.5\u20136.0 hours      <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n              <div class=\"core-table-card overflow-hidden\"><!-- card title -->\n      <div class=\"line-clamp-1 px-3 py-3.5 font-circular text-base font-bold text-black\">\n      Risks    <\/div>\n  \n  <!-- card content -->\n  <div class=\"relative grid grid-cols-2 font-circular text-sm [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(4n+3)]:bg-zinc-50 [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(4n+4)]:bg-zinc-50 before:bg-primary before:absolute before:h-[3px] before:w-full before:content-[&#039;_&#039;]\">\n                      <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n        DIY      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n        Improper flush, wrong oil\/refrigerant, safety\/legal risks      <\/div>\n                <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n        Pro      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n        Work is warrantied and precise      <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n              <div class=\"core-table-card overflow-hidden\"><!-- card title -->\n      <div class=\"line-clamp-1 px-3 py-3.5 font-circular text-base font-bold text-black\">\n      Cost savings    <\/div>\n  \n  <!-- card content -->\n  <div class=\"relative grid grid-cols-2 font-circular text-sm [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(4n+3)]:bg-zinc-50 [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(4n+4)]:bg-zinc-50 before:bg-primary before:absolute before:h-[3px] before:w-full before:content-[&#039;_&#039;]\">\n                      <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n        DIY      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n        Possible if you already own tools      <\/div>\n                <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n        Pro      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n        Higher upfront, but safer long-term      <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Related-repairs\">Related repairs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Because the compressor sits at the center of the A\/C loop, nearby components often need replacement too. Jerry can help customers get quotes for multiple services near them. Here are some related repairs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Accumulator\/drier<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expansion valve or orifice tube<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Condenser (if contaminated or leaking)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High\/low pressure sensors, relays, modules<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accessory belt and tensioner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>O-rings and seals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/signup\/garageonlystart?service=garage&amp;flowType=repairShop\">Get a repair quotes<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"!mbs-12 !mbe-12 wp-block-jerry-faqs\">\n  <!-- Title -->\n    <h2 class=\"medium-title text-black mb-1.5 pt-12 uppercase\">\n    What our customers are asking  <\/h2>\n  \n  <!-- Accordion -->\n  \n<div class=\"max-w-screen-lg my-6 [&amp;_li:last-child]:border-b-0\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-jerry-accordion\">\n<li class=\"font-circular flex cursor-pointer list-none flex-col items-start gap-1 border-b border-zinc-200 py-6 text-lg text-slate-500 md:flex-row md:gap-5 wp-block-jerry-accordion-item\" data-wp-interactive=\"accordion-item\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.onInit\">\n  <!-- Accessory -->\n  \n  <div class=\"flex flex-1 flex-col text-gray-600\">\n    <div class=\"flex flex-row items-start justify-between gap-4\">\n      <!-- Title -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-q align-middle text-black font-medium\">\n        How long does an A\/C compressor last?      <\/span>\n\n      <!-- Icon -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-i text-black font-medium mr-4 mt-1 shrink-0 align-middle transition iconify i--chevron-down\"><\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Content -->\n    \n<div class=\"jerry-block-content accordion-a mt-5 hidden\">\n<p>8\u201312 years or 100,000+ miles. Running the A\/C periodically keeps seals lubricated.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-circular flex cursor-pointer list-none flex-col items-start gap-1 border-b border-zinc-200 py-6 text-lg text-slate-500 md:flex-row md:gap-5 wp-block-jerry-accordion-item\" data-wp-interactive=\"accordion-item\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.onInit\">\n  <!-- Accessory -->\n  \n  <div class=\"flex flex-1 flex-col text-gray-600\">\n    <div class=\"flex flex-row items-start justify-between gap-4\">\n      <!-- Title -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-q align-middle text-black font-medium\">\n        Can I drive with a bad compressor?       <\/span>\n\n      <!-- Icon -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-i text-black font-medium mr-4 mt-1 shrink-0 align-middle transition iconify i--chevron-down\"><\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Content -->\n    \n<div class=\"jerry-block-content accordion-a mt-5 hidden\">\n<p>Not recommended. A seized compressor can shred the belt and contaminate the system.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-circular flex cursor-pointer list-none flex-col items-start gap-1 border-b border-zinc-200 py-6 text-lg text-slate-500 md:flex-row md:gap-5 wp-block-jerry-accordion-item\" data-wp-interactive=\"accordion-item\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.onInit\">\n  <!-- Accessory -->\n  \n  <div class=\"flex flex-1 flex-col text-gray-600\">\n    <div class=\"flex flex-row items-start justify-between gap-4\">\n      <!-- Title -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-q align-middle text-black font-medium\">\n        Do I have to replace the drier and expansion device?      <\/span>\n\n      <!-- Icon -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-i text-black font-medium mr-4 mt-1 shrink-0 align-middle transition iconify i--chevron-down\"><\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Content -->\n    \n<div class=\"jerry-block-content accordion-a mt-5 hidden\">\n<p>If the system was open or the compressor failed internally, yes\u2014both protect the new compressor and satisfy warranties.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-circular flex cursor-pointer list-none flex-col items-start gap-1 border-b border-zinc-200 py-6 text-lg text-slate-500 md:flex-row md:gap-5 wp-block-jerry-accordion-item\" data-wp-interactive=\"accordion-item\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.onInit\">\n  <!-- Accessory -->\n  \n  <div class=\"flex flex-1 flex-col text-gray-600\">\n    <div class=\"flex flex-row items-start justify-between gap-4\">\n      <!-- Title -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-q align-middle text-black font-medium\">\n        Will a recharge fix my A\/C?      <\/span>\n\n      <!-- Icon -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-i text-black font-medium mr-4 mt-1 shrink-0 align-middle transition iconify i--chevron-down\"><\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Content -->\n    \n<div class=\"jerry-block-content accordion-a mt-5 hidden\">\n<p>Only if low refrigerant is the cause. Compressor issues require more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-circular flex cursor-pointer list-none flex-col items-start gap-1 border-b border-zinc-200 py-6 text-lg text-slate-500 md:flex-row md:gap-5 wp-block-jerry-accordion-item\" data-wp-interactive=\"accordion-item\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.onInit\">\n  <!-- Accessory -->\n  \n  <div class=\"flex flex-1 flex-col text-gray-600\">\n    <div class=\"flex flex-row items-start justify-between gap-4\">\n      <!-- Title -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-q align-middle text-black font-medium\">\n        Why is R-1234yf so expensive?       <\/span>\n\n      <!-- Icon -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-i text-black font-medium mr-4 mt-1 shrink-0 align-middle transition iconify i--chevron-down\"><\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Content -->\n    \n<div class=\"jerry-block-content accordion-a mt-5 hidden\">\n<p>It\u2019s a newer, eco-friendly refrigerant that costs more per pound and requires special equipment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-circular flex cursor-pointer list-none flex-col items-start gap-1 border-b border-zinc-200 py-6 text-lg text-slate-500 md:flex-row md:gap-5 wp-block-jerry-accordion-item\" data-wp-interactive=\"accordion-item\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.onInit\">\n  <!-- Accessory -->\n  \n  <div class=\"flex flex-1 flex-col text-gray-600\">\n    <div class=\"flex flex-row items-start justify-between gap-4\">\n      <!-- Title -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-q align-middle text-black font-medium\">\n        How do I protect a new compressor?       <\/span>\n\n      <!-- Icon -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-i text-black font-medium mr-4 mt-1 shrink-0 align-middle transition iconify i--chevron-down\"><\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Content -->\n    \n<div class=\"jerry-block-content accordion-a mt-5 hidden\">\n<p>Proper flush, correct oil, replace drier\/expansion device and ensure precise charge.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-circular flex cursor-pointer list-none flex-col items-start gap-1 border-b border-zinc-200 py-6 text-lg text-slate-500 md:flex-row md:gap-5 wp-block-jerry-accordion-item\" data-wp-interactive=\"accordion-item\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.onInit\">\n  <!-- Accessory -->\n  \n  <div class=\"flex flex-1 flex-col text-gray-600\">\n    <div class=\"flex flex-row items-start justify-between gap-4\">\n      <!-- Title -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-q align-middle text-black font-medium\">\n        What if only the clutch failed?       <\/span>\n\n      <!-- Icon -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-i text-black font-medium mr-4 mt-1 shrink-0 align-middle transition iconify i--chevron-down\"><\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Content -->\n    \n<div class=\"jerry-block-content accordion-a mt-5 hidden\">\n<p>Some compressors allow clutch-only or control-valve replacement, but full replacement is often recommended.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-circular flex cursor-pointer list-none flex-col items-start gap-1 border-b border-zinc-200 py-6 text-lg text-slate-500 md:flex-row md:gap-5 wp-block-jerry-accordion-item\" data-wp-interactive=\"accordion-item\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.onInit\">\n  <!-- Accessory -->\n  \n  <div class=\"flex flex-1 flex-col text-gray-600\">\n    <div class=\"flex flex-row items-start justify-between gap-4\">\n      <!-- Title -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-q align-middle text-black font-medium\">\n        Is there a seasonal price difference?       <\/span>\n\n      <!-- Icon -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-i text-black font-medium mr-4 mt-1 shrink-0 align-middle transition iconify i--chevron-down\"><\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Content -->\n    \n<div class=\"jerry-block-content accordion-a mt-5 hidden\">\n<p>Yes\u2014summer demand can add $100\u2013$300.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n  <!-- Contact link -->\n            <a href=\"\/contact\/\" title=\"Contact us\" class=\"mt-4 text-lg text-gray-600 hover:no-underline\">\n        Still have questions? <span class=\"text-primary font-bold\">Contact us<\/span>\n      <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jerry-meet-experts\" data-wp-interactive=\"jerry\/meet-experts\" data-wp-context=\"{&quot;modalVisible&quot;:false}\">\n  <div class=\"font-circular text-2xl font-extrabold text-slate-900\">Expert-driven. 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Now in Tennessee, he focuses on training new technicians to be their best.<\/span><\/p>            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"absolute hidden group-data-[expand=true]:flex bottom-0 w-full h-24 bg-gradient-to-t from-white from-30% to-transparent to-100% items-end justify-center\">\n          <div\n            class=\"flex cursor-pointer flex-row items-center gap-2 my-4 font-circular text-primary\"\n            data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.onItemExpandClick\"\n          >\n            <span class=\"text-sm\">See more<\/span>\n            <span class=\"iconify i--chevron-down text-xs\"><\/span>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n          <div\n        class=\"meet-experts-item group relative flex h-auto w-full flex-none flex-col justify-between overflow-hidden rounded-3xl py-9 text-sm shadow-variant-card\"\n        data-expand=\"false\"\n        data-wp-init=\"callbacks.onItemInit\"\n      >\n        <div class=\"grid h-full w-full grid-cols-1 overflow-hidden px-8 md:grid-cols-4\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"341\" height=\"343\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/steve-kaleff-headshot-e1761668089171.png\" class=\"size-16 rounded-full md:size-32 col-span-1 md:ml-4\" alt=\"meet-experts-thumbnail\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/steve-kaleff-headshot-e1761668089171.png 341w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/steve-kaleff-headshot-e1761668089171-298x300.png 298w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/steve-kaleff-headshot-e1761668089171-150x150.png 150w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/steve-kaleff-headshot-e1761668089171-56x56.png 56w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/steve-kaleff-headshot-e1761668089171-249x250.png 249w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 422px) 317px, (max-width: 526px) 395px, (max-width: 630px) 473px, (max-width: 720px) 540px, (min-width: 720px) 341px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"low\"\/>\n          <div class=\"col-span-3\">\n            <div class=\"my-4 flex-1 content-center font-circular text-lg font-medium text-slate-900 md:mt-0\">\n              Steve Kaleff            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"text-slate-500 mt-2 leading-6\">\n              <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Steve Kaleff began working on cars at the very young age of nine years old, when his dad <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">actually let him make fixes on the family car. 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There have been <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">tremendous changes in automotive technology since Steve started his professional <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">career, so here&rsquo;s looking forward to an electric future!<\/span><\/p>            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"absolute hidden group-data-[expand=true]:flex bottom-0 w-full h-24 bg-gradient-to-t from-white from-30% to-transparent to-100% items-end justify-center\">\n          <div\n            class=\"flex cursor-pointer flex-row items-center gap-2 my-4 font-circular text-primary\"\n            data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.onItemExpandClick\"\n          >\n            <span class=\"text-sm\">See more<\/span>\n            <span class=\"iconify i--chevron-down text-xs\"><\/span>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n          <div\n        class=\"meet-experts-item group relative flex h-auto w-full flex-none flex-col justify-between overflow-hidden rounded-3xl py-9 text-sm shadow-variant-card\"\n        data-expand=\"false\"\n        data-wp-init=\"callbacks.onItemInit\"\n      >\n        <div class=\"grid h-full w-full grid-cols-1 overflow-hidden px-8 md:grid-cols-4\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/nick-wilson-headshot.png\" class=\"size-16 rounded-full md:size-32 col-span-1 md:ml-4\" alt=\"meet-experts-thumbnail\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/nick-wilson-headshot.png 512w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/nick-wilson-headshot-300x300.png 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/nick-wilson-headshot-150x150.png 150w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/nick-wilson-headshot-400x400.png 400w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/nick-wilson-headshot-56x56.png 56w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/nick-wilson-headshot-250x250.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 352px) 264px, (max-width: 493px) 370px, (max-width: 642px) 482px, (max-width: 720px) 540px, (min-width: 720px) 512px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"low\"\/>\n          <div class=\"col-span-3\">\n            <div class=\"my-4 flex-1 content-center font-circular text-lg font-medium text-slate-900 md:mt-0\">\n              Nick Wilson            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"text-slate-500 mt-2 leading-6\">\n              <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Nick Wilson is an editor, writer, and instructor across various subjects. 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