Car Aircon Repairs

Car Air Conditioner Repairs

It is necessary to service a vehicle’s air conditioning system?

Car Aircon repairs is an important part of your normal vehicle routine maintenance so yes it is necessary and it can be a real advantage in the summer heat. On average, your car’s cooling system will need to be serviced or even re-gassed every one to two years. In general, what is included in a car air conditioning service is an anti-bacterial clean, a gas and lubricant recharge, and a check for leaks carried out by a vacuum test. If your refrigerant is low the air conditioning will blow warmer air. This causes the car’s air conditioning to work twice as hard to try and pump cold air which can also put a strain on your engine and impact your fuel consumption.

Here are some tell-tale signs to look out for when checking your car’s aircon:

• The air is not as cold as it used to be inside your vehicle
• No air is blowing from the vents
• A foul smell coming from your AC vents
• Unusual banging, rattling, or odd sounds when your aircon is operating
• Wet patches or stains from water on your vehicle’s floorboard under the dash

We recommend should you suspect any issues that you book your vehicle with us for a professional air-conditioning re-gas and service.

Troubleshooting car aircon

is an important part of knowing your car and can be a real advantage in the summer heat. Possibly save yourself time and money looking at it and possibly fixing the problem yourself.

How the AC in general works
Air conditioning is actually less complex than you may think. The system is made up of a compressor that pumps Freon (a gas and liquid combination) through the entire system. The Freon goes through expansion valves where the gas/liquid combination expands or contracts based on how much air conditioning is needed. The cold Freon then goes through an evaporating core, where the cold air it creates is released into the car.

Check the front:
Check for the simplest problems first to save yourself some time. Get out of the car and look all around your front grill and bumper. Pieces of debris and mud can hinder airflow under the hood of the car, which will prevent your AC from working. If you see anything that could be restricting airflow, get it out of there and try the AC again.

Check the belt:
With the car turned off, open your hood and take a look at your AC system. The air conditioner compressor itself will have a belt around it. Check the belt to see if it’s loose or missing. Fix it or have it fixed if you find any problems with the belt.

Make sure the compressor works:
Check to see if the air conditioning compressor is still working if you can’t find any obvious issues. Leave your car’s hood open and turn on the engine. Turn on your AC even if it isn’t working, and go to the front of your car to listen to the compressor. You should hear the AC compressor working or attempting to work. If it’s silent, you may have a burnt-out or disconnected fuse. The wiring leading to and from the compressor could also be damaged or worn away. Have a mechanic check over the electrical system for the compressor.

Test your fan:
Make sure that the fan is working when the AC is turned on. If you do not hear a motor running when you turn on your air conditioner, you may have a fan problem. No noise could mean the fan’s motor is stalling or has already packed up. Has your AC airflow been decreasing recently? This is often a warning sign that the fan’s motor is wearing out. Replace the fan to give your AC the power it needs.

Look for leaks:
The air conditioning system is put together with several fittings and seals, which are potential weak points that can corrode and wear away over time. This may leave small holes and cracks in the system that causes leaks. This will make your AC system lose pressure so airflow is noticeably decreased. Use a leak detection kit around your A/C hoses and compressor to see if this is your problem. If you believe your system is leaking, take it to a mechanic to get it resealed and have the hoses replaced.

Low Freon levels:
Can’t figure out what’s wrong with your air conditioner? It’s likely that your Freon level is low. You’ll need to have the Freon filled or the AC recharged by a qualified mechanic. Be sure to ask the mechanic to check for Freon leaks while he’s refilling or recharging the system because you don’t want the AC to stop working again in a month. If you use your air conditioner frequently, you should only have to refill your Freon or recharge your AC once a year at most.

We recommend should you suspect any issues you book your vehicle in at an e-CAR workshop to make sure it’s operating properly.

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