Copeland builds several compressor designs, and each fits a different application:
|
Type |
Mechanism |
Typical Advantage |
Series in This Collection |
|
Scroll |
Two interleaved spiral scrolls compress refrigerant as they rotate |
Quiet, fewer moving parts, common in modern residential AC and heat pumps |
ZP, ZRT |
|
Reciprocating |
A piston moves inside a cylinder to compress refrigerant |
Wide capacity range and a long track record of field service |
CF, CS, CR |
|
Semi-hermetic |
Motor and compressor share a bolted, serviceable housing rather than a sealed shell |
Internal parts can be field-rebuilt instead of replacing the whole unit |
Varies |
|
Digital |
A scroll compressor with modulating capacity control |
Matches output to load for precise temperature control and efficiency |
Varies |
Pull these specs from your existing compressor's nameplate before ordering a replacement:
|
Spec |
Why It Matters |
|
Voltage and phase |
Confirm single-phase or three-phase and the exact voltage rating on the nameplate |
|
Capacity (BTU or tonnage) |
An undersized compressor won't keep up with the load; an oversized one short-cycles |
|
Refrigerant type |
Compressors are built for a specific refrigerant; the wrong one won't charge or seal correctly |
|
Mounting and connections |
Base bolt pattern and line connection sizes need to match your existing setup |
|
Oil type |
Scroll and reciprocating models often require different oils; mixing types can damage the compressor |
Alongside full compressors, this collection carries the parts that keep an existing Copeland compressor running: Sentronic protection and oil control modules, motor protectors, unloader valves, service valve kits, and module kits. These parts are compressor-specific and typically matched by the model number of the compressor they're installed on, not sold as universal fits. For general Copeland electrical components and accessories outside the compressor line, such as contactors and capacitors, see our Copeland collection.