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    Montana pricing

    A/C Compressor Replacement Cost in Montana

    A/C compressor replacement runs $800-$1,800. EVs with electric compressors and luxury vehicles run $1,500-$3,000.

    Parts
    $300–$1200
    Labor (MT rate $110/hr)
    $221–$552
    Typical total
    $521–$1752

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    What's included

    • New compressor
    • Receiver/drier or accumulator
    • Orifice or expansion valve
    • Evacuate to 29 inHg
    • Recharge to spec

    What affects the price

    • R134a vs R1234yf
    • Whether system was contaminated by previous failure
    • EV electric compressor specialized

    Can you DIY?

    Not realistic without recovery/recharge equipment and EPA 609 certification.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does a A/C compressor cost in Montana?

    Typical total runs $521–$1752 in Montana, with parts around $300–$1200 and labor $221–$552 at the MT average labor rate of $110/hr.

    What is included in a A/C compressor?

    New compressor; Receiver/drier or accumulator; Orifice or expansion valve; Evacuate to 29 inHg; Recharge to spec.

    What changes the price of a A/C compressor?

    R134a vs R1234yf Whether system was contaminated by previous failure EV electric compressor specialized Always get more than one written quote.

    Can I do a A/C compressor myself?

    Not realistic without recovery/recharge equipment and EPA 609 certification.

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