So the other day my AC compressor started making a weird noise, then started to smoke and then started grinding and now won’t stop grinding metal on metal. Obviously I need a new compressor but I’m wondering if I have to replace the condenser, the lines and the orfrice tube? Regardless, I’d do a flush and recharge of the system if I just replace the compressor but I want to know if I have to replace the rest of the components of the system. Thanks!

 

If it failed internally, yes you will need to flush or replace evap etc.