Shannon Pitcher

My '14 gmc 1500 5.3 ac stopped blowing cold and after researching online I replaced discharge hose and added the bracket for ac lines. That was 80 bucks. Never could get it to pressurize. ToOK to a local shop and they quoted 1100 to replace condenser. That was after they charged me to recharge my system. At this point maybe I should just replace everything!.. don't thinyk I'm going to attempt this DIY! Is there another brand that more reliable from local shop? If i go to dealer what do I say to try to get them to coverify some of it? They tell me they won't cover bc out of warranty. .... Doesn't feel right to pay arm and a leg for the truck and have the ac go out so soon! Bad thing is I really love my truck!