More constructively ...
The screeching noise you heard that first time was most likely the compressor jamming up and breaking the drive belt. You are fortunate if the belt is the only thing damaged. A shock to the engine like that can break or bend other things like brackets and internal parts of the engine.
It was not the clutch jamming up. If it was the clutch, all that would happen is that the compressor would run all the time. The clicking sound you heard after the belt was replaced was most likely the clutch ... which failed the first time you tried to use the air conditioning with the new belt ... this time the belt held and something else (the clutch) failed because the real cause, a jammed compressor, had not been fixed.
There is a problem with the XL-7 compressors. They fail prematurely but Suzuki is ignoring the entire subject hoping that owners will never report the problem to the NHTSA to trigger a recall. Suzuki's fear is real. If the compressor fails at highway speed and disables the power steering pump or breaks something vital in the engine, the resulting loss of control could result in a serious accident. But so far Suzuki has been fortunate as people are just grumbling amongst themselves and a few off-beat blogs (instead of filing reports with the NHTSA).
Anyhow, rumor has it that during the manufacture of some part in the XL-7 air conditioning system, the OEM did not properly clean out all the aluminum chips. As the system operates, the chips run through the system and if they happen to hit the compressor just right, the compressor can jam. The result will be that the drive belt will stop moving instantly and something will have to give. If one is fortunate, the engine will overpower the belt and it will burn through or break. If not, then the engine will be damaged. Good luck. This is only a rumor ... I saw one posting on a blog a couple months back and have NOT been able to find it again. Hmmmmm.
Anyhow, now you'll have to replace the compressor. Have the mechanic replace the condensor(s) also. And make sure he thoroughly flushes and cleans the lines also. Or you'll be repeating this process again. :-(
BTW, the hissing noise and smoke you are seeing is actually system leaks and the freon leaking out. In the course of repairs you have had so far, the mechanic must have damaged more components or lines. There's really no excuse for this kind of carelessness. Let's just hope they put the correct kind of freon back in! It does make a difference!!
Good luck!
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