Is Your Car’s Air Conditioning Ready For The Summer Heat?
Everyone is happy when summer arrives. Warmer weather means beach days, road trips, and weekends at the cottage. Unfortunately, it can also mean hot commutes if your car’s air conditioning isn’t working. Nobody wants to sit in rush hour traffic or even drive to the cottage in a sweltering hot car. That is why it is so important to have your air conditioning serviced regularly. So is your car ready for some cool fun in the sun, or will you be doing a lot more complaining about the weather this year? If you are unsure, here are some key symptoms that will tell you if your AC needs servicing or not.
How To Tell If Your Air Conditioning Needs Servicing
Air conditioning can be hard to fix on your own. It’s challenging to be able to pinpoint where the issue stems from, but it can also be difficult to fix the problems without the proper tools and know-how. However, if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms in your car, it’s a good indication that your vehicle needs to be looked at by an automotive ac and heat repair technician.
- Weak airflow
If the air flowing from your ac is weak, this could mean that there is a problem with your air reaching the vents.
- Your dashboard is leaking
If you notice a visible wet spot or stain on your mats, there could be a clogged hose that led to a leak in your dash.
- Not blowing cool air
The whole purpose of your AC is to blow cold air, so if that is not happening, there could be a number of things wrong and you should have it checked out immediately.
- AC starts cool, then turns warm
When your AC starts off cold but then starts blowing warm air, this could be due to a clogged expansion valve, a damaged compressor clutch, a blown fuse, or a leak.
- Strange noises
A strange rattling noise coming from your AC could be due to a broken fan belt, broken condenser, or debris in the fan.
- Bad smell
Suppose a nasty odour or burning smell is coming from your AC. In that case, it could be due to a dirty air filter, a moldy evaporator case, or damaged compressor wiring. For the benefit of your own health this should be checked immediately.
What To Expect From Heating And Cooling Services?
When you bring your car into Vaughan Auto Service to have your heating and ac checked by one of our technicians, you can count on us for guaranteed service and repairs. You can also expect us to:
- Assess the temperature
- Check the fan
- Change the orifice tube
- Check the freon level
- Test the compressor and blower fan
- Check belts, hoses, switches, fuses, wiring, condensers, and seals
Where To Find Automotive AC And Heat Repair
If you are looking for a qualified automotive ac and heat repair specialist in the London area, look no further. Simply call locally owned and operated Vaughan Auto Service at 226-289-2436 or click to book your appointment today!