In a perfect world, you’d get the air conditioning in your car checked annually, just to make sure that everything is working properly. These are the basic checks that Cool Green Auto recommends for your car.
Checking the Fan
The fan in your air conditioning system keeps the air moving. That’s essential, because part of what you want is for that supercooled air to circulate freely through the passenger cabin. It’s likely pretty obvious to you when the fan isn’t working well, because first of all, air isn’t circulating. But you may also hear squeaks or squeals that indicate there might be a problem with fan bearings.
Checking Fluids
Your car’s air conditioner requires refrigerant in order to properly cool the exterior air before sending it through the rest of the AC system. If refrigerant levels are low or there’s a leak, that means that the car’s air conditioner isn’t going to function properly. Refrigerant does evaporate over time, so levels being low doesn’t always mean that there is a leak.
Checking the Condenser
Your car’s air conditioner uses a couple of key parts to get outside air cooled down to where you want it to be. The first is the condenser. The condenser helps the refrigerant to stay cold, so it’s crucial that it’s working properly. Over time, the condenser may experience leaks or other damage that keeps it from keeping refrigerant cool and that’s when you might start to notice some issues with your car’s AC system.
Checking the Compressor
The compressor circulates refrigerant through the air conditioning system, cooling the air before it moves on. There are lots of tubes within the compressor, and if there’s a leak or a blockage, refrigerant isn’t able to do its job. No matter why the compressor is failing, you may notice as soon as you turn on the air conditioning system that nothing is happening. That’s your sign to have the system inspected to see which part is causing the issue.
Your car’s air conditioning system helps to keep you cool and comfortable, especially on hot days. There are lots of reasons it might stop working, and some of them even involve the electrical system. Don’t try to trace the problem yourself. Let Cool Green Auto in Shepherdstown, WV do the troubleshooting for you. We’ll get to the bottom of the issue and let you know what needs to happen to get the problem corrected.