We know that it isn’t summer yet, but now is the perfect time to let Cergizan’s Auto and Truck Repair inspect your vehicle’s air conditioning system to make sure it doesn’t need to be serviced before summer hits. There are many things that can go wrong with the air conditioner, especially after it hasn’t been used all winter long. Let us take a look at the air conditioner to make sure it’s ready for its summer job. We are going to talk about ways your air conditioner can malfunction below.
Problems With the Condenser
The condenser sits directly behind your vehicle’s grille so it can use the air that flows through the slats or holes to keep the air conditioner refrigerant cold. Unfortunately, the condenser also gets hit by a ton of dirt and road debris because of where it is located. This dirt can clog the air vents in the condenser and damage it. Consequently, it will not cool off the refrigerant temperature.
Problems With the Compressor
We mentioned that you haven’t used your AC throughout the winter and this can cause problems with the compressor. The compressor actually works more effectively if it is used all the time. Naturally, you aren’t going to run your car’s air conditioner when it is snowing outside. A spring service check gives us a chance to test the compressor to make sure it is not malfunctioning because it hasn’t been used.
Low Levels of Refrigerant
The spring service check also gives us the opportunity to make sure you have plenty of refrigerant in your car, truck, or utility vehicle’s air conditioning system. If the refrigerant level is too low, you will end up with lukewarm or hot air in the passenger cabin.
A Malfunctioning or Dead Fan
We talked briefly about the condenser above, and a fan also helps it to cool off the refrigerant temperature. If the fan is malfunctioning or has died, the refrigerant temperature will be hot as it circulates through the air conditioning system. This causes hot air to blow through the vents.
Electrical System Malfunctions
One thing that can affect the condenser fan is an electrical system malfunction. Other common AC electrical system malfunctions include an unresponsive AC button on your vehicle’s dashboard or problems with the system wiring.
Cergizan’s Auto and Truck Repair in Chesterton, IN, would be happy to inspect your car’s air conditioner to make sure everything is okay for the summer. Call us today to set up an appointment.