Summer Heat Invading Your Vehicles Interior? Your Air Conditioning System Needs Some Attention
An air conditioning system failure on a blistering summer day will become a burned-in memory, and a sweaty reminder to get your AC system repaired. If your air conditioner will not maintain interior temperatures at a comfortable level, often near 40 degrees below exterior air temperatures, your system likely has a problem.
There are a number or reasons your air conditioning system can fail. The most common is low refrigerant levels, and leaks are likely the cause. Bring your vehicle in to Foreign Accents – our technicians can find any leaks with UV light after introducing dye into the system. Leaks can come from fittings, hoses, Schrader Valves, the condenser, and manifolds.
Vehicle air conditioning systems have become complicated and require specific tools and containment for refrigerants. The trusted professionals at Foreign Accents remain up-to-date with the latest technology to service your vehicle with reliable air conditioning repair.
If your vehicle was built before 1994, it is critical for your technician to handle the destructive chlorofluorocarbons in your system for proper disposal or recycling, and retrofit to R-134a refrigerant. If you have an older R-12 system, it is illegal in most states to refill or service a system with existing leaks. These older systems can leak harmful chemicals into the environment and are no longer acceptable in new cars.
Other causes for a broken air conditioning unit in your car include voltage issues at the compressor, air restrictions around the compressor, failed compressor or compressor clutch, air cabin filter blockage, or a failing evaporator.
Regular a/c system inspections may catch and diagnose issues with your AC system before you have a problem. As daunting as this system appears, your certified mechanic will be able to identify and correct your cooling distress, as well as be compliant with the strict laws surrounding the chemicals contained in your vehicles to keep you comfortable and happy.
To keep your car cool on hot summer days in Greensboro, call our technicians at 336.294.2137 or stop by our independent auto repair shop at 5316 West Market Street in Greensboro, NC.