2003 Buick Regal air compressor

2003 BUICK REGAL
95,000 MILES
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WAREAGLE1965
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My air conditioner went out and a mechanic replaced compressor and hoses. One year later, the compressor went out again. He replaced compressor. This time it lasted six months and went out again. He replaced in April 2013 and it is not working again. He is using new compressors. What is wrong?
Oct 4, 2013 at 6:50 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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when he replaces it is he replacing the orfice tube drier and flushing the AC system?
Oct 4, 2013 at 7:20 PM
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WAREAGLE1965
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I don't know that. When I take the car back I will ask him.
Oct 4, 2013 at 7:43 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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also balancing the oil from.e old compressor.to.the new one?Also adding the correct amount of oil after flushing.it?
Oct 4, 2013 at 7:56 PM
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WAREAGLE1965
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OK I will ask him. Also someone else also mentioned that the condenser might need replacing. Thanks so much.
Oct 4, 2013 at 8:16 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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some people say to.replace the.condenser but I never do the rest of.the steps must be done though.
Oct 4, 2013 at 8:31 PM
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WAREAGLE1965
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Thank you so much. He obviously is not doing something right. I would def go somewhere else but he makes the compressor up and refixes it each time.
Oct 5, 2013 at 6:09 AM
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I would be worrying the compressor is failing quicker then the first new one.Any company isn't going to keep warranty them for him again and again.I would ask him if he is doing all things I mentioned.
Oct 5, 2013 at 6:45 AM
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