When it comes to automobile air conditioners, servicing them is not something many owners think to do. However, if you’re looking for consistent cool air in your car on hot summer days, this service may creep its way up your to do list.
Air conditioning in an automobile operates similarly to a regular air conditioner, but on a smaller scale. Eventually, A/C fittings can become loose, seals, hoses, and O-rings wear out, and your refreshingly icy blasts will stop!
In order to fix a problem, you must diagnose the cause of the AC malfunction.
Here are some ways to figure out if your car’s air conditioner is working correctly;
You can solve some less complex issues by restoring mangled hoses and ensuring that there is enough refrigerant. Still, you make sure you don’t overstep your know-how so that you avoid causing additional damage. It is always appropriate to leave the fixing to a professional.
The team at Vaughan Auto Service in Hyde Park, Ontario can perform everything from an annual inspection to diagnosing and replacing system components. Checking the system regularly ensures optimal cooling and identifies any potential refrigerant leaks.
Our heating and cooling services include:
➔ Monitoring the output temperature
➔ Monitoring the fan level on the system
➔ Changing the orifice tube
➔ Determine the Freon level using PSI pressure
➔ Test the compressor and blower fan to make sure they are working properly.
➔ Detecting signs of ageing and potential failure of belts and hoses
➔ Testing for possible problems with switches, fuses, wiring, condensers, or internal compressor seals
There is no way you could fix an AC system if you do not have the tools, know-how, or a buddy who can. Therefore, it is important to have a few hacks for resolving AC problems.
You can recharge a car’s freon at home with freon recharging kits made available online and in automotive supply stores. But even if it seems like a convenient alternative to taking your vehicle to a mechanic, working on your A/C system at home carries some significant risks.
Adding too much freon or over pressurizing your car’s cooling system can permanently damage the A/C compressor clutch if you recharge it at home. Often, a thirty-dollar repair can become a repair that costs more than the vehicle is worth. A person may decide to take this risk based on their experience in auto repair.
Vaughan Auto Service is committed to maintaining your vehicle correctly and ensuring that it can remains energy efficient and on the road for as long as possible.
With our expertise in car air conditioning repair, our technicians will thoroughly inspect your vehicle to determine if additional services, such as scheduled maintenance are needed.
Give us a Call to speak with a service advisor, or book an appointment today!