Air Conditioning Repair and Service
AIR CONDITIONING REPAIR AND SERVICE
Making sure you get your A/C system checked regularly will help you keep cool year round and especially during those hot summer months. Our technicians will check the compressor, condenser, and evaporator for proper operation. These components are the main parts of your vehicles’ A/C system. They will also flush the old Freon out of the system and replace it with the proper amount of refrigerant based on your vehicles’ specifications. When a vehicles’ A/C system encounters a problem or issue, refrigerant can leak from the A/C components. Not only is leaking refrigerant harmful to the environment, it can also be harmful to your vehicles’ under hood components such as the compressor, evaporator, and alternator as well. Having your vehicles’ A/C system serviced at the first sign of trouble can save you time and money.
Come on in to Aquia Auto Repair for an A/C system check out before any damage spreads.
A/C PERFORMANCE CHECK
At Aquia Auto Repair, all A/C repairs and services are handled by ASE (National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence) approved A/C programs. Your vehicle is in good hands with our expert auto technicians. Our technicians will examine your vehicles’ A/C system to see if there is a leak-and if there is they will stop it there in its tracks before it can affect any other components or cause further damage. When temperatures rise, there is nothing more refreshing than climbing into a cool, air conditioned vehicle. Over time, A/C fittings can become loose, o-rings, seals and hoses can wear out, and your refreshing, icy-cold blast of air stops.
YOUR VEHICLES’ AIR CONDITIONER
The job of your vehicles’ air conditioning system is to “condition” the air in the cabin of the vehicle. Not only does the A/C system regulate temperature, it also regulates and reduces the humidity present in your vehicle.
HOW AUTOMOBILE A/C SYSTEMS WORK
STEP 1: The compressor consumes low pressure gas (Freon) and compresses it into a high pressure gas. Pressures can be as high as 300 PSI.
STEP 2: The high pressure gas is then pumped into the A/C condenser, where the Freon gas converts into a liquid as a result of the high pressure, air flow, and cooler temperature. When this change occurs, the gas dispels latent heat.
STEP 3: The Freon liquid passes through a valve, loses pressure, begins to boil and move through the evaporator.
STEP 4: Once in the evaporator, the Freon liquid converts back to a gas and returns to the compressor, where it will once again increase in pressure and then change into a liquid in the condenser.
When your vehicles’ A/C is on, this cyclical process repeats continuously. In simple terms, these components suck the heat out of the air, dispel it out of the vehicle via the radiator, and pass cold air through the evaporator into the cabin of the vehicle.
A/C REPAIR SERVICES
Have a malfunctioning A/C system? Don’t sweat it. If your vehicles’ air conditioning is not operating properly, Aquia Auto Repair’s automotive professionals are proficient in diagnosing A/C related problems. Common A/C problems can include but are not limited to:
- Hot air blowing out of the A/C
- Lack of pressure when the air is blowing out of the vents
- Failure to blow air at all
When you bring your vehicle into Aquia Auto Repair, our experienced auto service professionals can perform and A/C performance check to diagnose why the A/C system is experiencing an issue and what repairs may need to be made. A/C system problems can stem from a plethora of different causes including but not limited to, a Freon leak from a cracked o-ring, a worn out or damaged filter or condenser, a loose wire, or excessive heat radiation coming from the engine. Our technicians will use their experience in conjunction with state-of-the-art A/C equipment to determine the root of your vehicles’ A/C problem.