Common Air Conditioner Problems That Blow Hot Air Into Your Car
We get it here at Total Auto Care. When it starts to get warm in the summer months, you are going to want to have cool and refreshing air in your automobile, especially during your afternoon commute. Spring is the perfect time to let us give your air conditioning system the once-over. We can inspect the system to make sure that nothing will go wrong before you use it. After all, you don’t want to have hot air blowing into your vehicle’s cabin when it’s hot outside.
We’ll Check the Refrigerant
Your automobile’s air conditioner uses refrigerant to cool off the air before it blows through the vents. The refrigerant level can get too low because it has evaporated over time or because you have a leak at one of the hose connections. This is one of the most common air conditioner problems. We will inspect your refrigerant levels to make sure you have plenty. If you don’t and the refrigerant does not need to be changed, we will top it off. If your refrigerant does need to be changed, we will change it. If, after testing your system, we find that you have a refrigerant leak, we will fix it.
We’ll Check the Condenser
We feel sorry for your automobile’s condenser. This air conditioning system part has everything going against it simply because of where it is located in the engine. The condenser sits behind your vehicle’s grille, which means it gets pelted constantly by road debris that is small enough to make it through the slats. This road debris can clog the condenser and prevent it from cooling off the refrigerant. It can also damage the condenser, which creates an entirely different set of problems. We will check it to make sure it’s okay.
We’ll Check the Compressor
Another one of the most common air conditioner problems is an air conditioning compressor malfunction. The compressor is what circulates the coolant through the hoses so you can enjoy the nice cold air blowing through the vents. Unfortunately though, it can actually malfunction because it’s been turned off all winter long. We’ll test your compressor to make sure that it is working okay, and we will also visually inspect it to make sure there aren’t any problems with it. This ensures it’s ready to do its job all summer long, which is something it enjoys.We will also test the air conditioning system fans and make sure you don’t have any electrical system problems. Total Auto Care is the best auto shop in North Branch, MN, so call us today to schedule an appointment for your automobile.