Compressor Replacement Cost — AC, Heat Pump & Mini-Split (Ireland, 2026)
Estimated €560–€3,800 for a compressor replacement in Ireland, depending on the HVAC system and the exact fault. Built from 7 sourced repair jobs across 3 HVAC types — each row keeps its own sources. Reviewed July 2026.
What a compressor replacement costs, by HVAC and fault Estimated
Each row is a real sourced repair job whose description matched this part. Parts and total are that job's own national range — follow the problem link to localize it to your area.
| HVAC | Problem | Repair | Parts | Total | DIY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Air Conditioning | Compressor replacement | Compressor replacement (installed) | €500–€1,100 | €900–€1,900 | Pro recommended |
| Heat Pump | Refrigerant leak repair / recharge | Severe/compressor-area leak, full evacuation + recharge | €260–€620 | €560–€1,150 | Pro recommended |
| Heat Pump | Compressor replacement | Heat pump compressor replacement (standard) | €700–€1,400 | €1,400–€2,800 | Pro recommended |
| Heat Pump | Compressor replacement | Compressor replacement, major/complex case | €1,100–€2,000 | €2,200–€3,800 | Pro recommended |
| Ductless Mini-Split | Not cooling | Compressor replacement (outdoor unit) | €380–€850 | €780–€1,550 | Pro recommended |
| Ductless Mini-Split | Compressor replacement | Compressor replacement (outdoor unit) | €380–€850 | €780–€1,550 | Pro recommended |
| Ductless Mini-Split | Outdoor unit not running | Compressor replacement (outdoor unit) | €380–€850 | €780–€1,550 | Pro recommended |
Base: published rates from 8 Irish repair companies · National base ranges — localize any figure on its linked problem page · Reviewed July 2026 · Estimated
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Estimated national ranges aggregated from the linked problem pages — no per-page localization is applied here. See the methodology for the localization method and named sources.
Reviewed by a Red Seal–certified appliance technician who also holds a Technical Safety BC gas ticket (Gas-C) and an ODS/halocarbon refrigerant ticket (CFC/HCFC/HFC).