What is a Reciprocating Compressor?

A hermetic reciprocating compressor uses pistons driven by a crankshaft to deliver refrigerant at high pressure from the low side to the high side of a refrigeration system.

Why Tecumseh Reciprocating?  

In 1938, Tecumseh revolutionized the refrigeration industry with the first hermetically sealed reciprocating compressor. We have provided 75+ years of industry leadership in reciprocating compressors for air conditioning and refrigeration applications. Today, we continue to lead the way by designing energy efficiency, quiet operation and reliability into every new compressor we produce.