Rechi Precision is a Taiwan-based manufacturer of rotary compressors for air conditioning and heat pump systems, and an OEM supplier to major HVAC equipment brands rather than a retail-only name. In late 2024, Daikin announced a joint venture with Rechi Precision to expand rotary compressor manufacturing, underscoring Rechi's role as a component-level supplier across the industry rather than a single-brand replacement part.
This collection covers small to mid-size rotary compressors and related parts:
|
Capacity |
Refrigerant |
Electrical |
Best For |
|
7,500 BTU (~0.6 ton) |
R-22 |
208-230V, 60Hz, single-phase |
Small window/PTAC-class equipment |
|
1/2 ton |
R-410A |
208-230V, 60Hz, single-phase |
Compact residential AC/heat pump units |
|
1.5 ton |
Varies by model |
208-230V, 60Hz, single-phase, 4-leg mount |
Standard residential split systems |
Since Rechi compressors are used across many equipment brands rather than sold as a single manufacturer's branded part, match by specification instead of by system model. Check your existing compressor's nameplate for voltage, frequency, and phase (typically shown as a string like 208-230/60/1), refrigerant type, and displacement or rated capacity, then compare those numbers against the replacement listing. The mounting pattern, including the number of legs on the base, also needs to match your existing condensing unit.
A rotary compressor uses a spinning piston inside a cylindrical chamber to compress refrigerant, rather than the back-and-forth motion of a reciprocating compressor or the two interleaved spirals of a scroll compressor. Rotary compressors are compact and efficient at the smaller capacities in this collection, which is why they're common in window units, mini splits, and compact residential condensing units rather than larger commercial systems.
Watch for these warning signs before a failing compressor damages other parts of the system:
● The outdoor unit hums or clicks but the compressor won't start
● Reduced cooling capacity even though the fan and coil appear to be working
● Loud grinding, knocking, or rattling from the outdoor unit
● A tripped breaker or blown capacitor tied to the compressor circuit
● Visible oil residue around the compressor, which often points to a refrigerant leak
A licensed technician can confirm whether the compressor itself has failed or whether the issue is a related part, such as a capacitor or contactor.
Send our support team the nameplate specs from your existing compressor (voltage, phase, refrigerant, and capacity), and we'll confirm the correct match before you order. Browse our full Rotary Compressors collection for other brands and capacities, or our Compressor Parts & Accessories for related hardware.