Summers in Carroll County, Maryland are hot and humid, and you rely on your automobile’s air conditioner to keep you cool and comfortable. An annual air conditioning inspection and service is an excellent idea in the spring so you are assured that you can rely on your vehicle’s A/C all summer long. At Auto Correct Car Care in Finksburg, we would be happy to give your car, truck, crossover, or SUV’s air conditioner the once-over to make sure everything is a-okay. Here are common problems that prevent you from getting cold air blowing through the vents when you need it the most.
The A/C’s Refrigerant Levels Are Too Low
Refrigerant replaced Freon once it was determined that Freon was harmful to the environment. Your vehicle’s air conditioner relies on the refrigerant to cool down the air that flows into the passenger cabin. There are two ways that the refrigerant level is reduced in an automobile’s air conditioning system. The first is through leaks, which are common in older systems at the hose connection points. Your refrigerant level can also get too low through natural dissipation after years of using your vehicle’s air conditioner.
The A/C Is Experiencing Mechanical Failure
Your vehicle’s air conditioner has a condenser to cool down the refrigerant, a compressor to circulate the refrigerant, and fans to blow the cool air into the passenger cabin. If any of these parts are failing, you may end up with lukewarm or hot air blowing through the vents, or you might not have any air blowing through the vents at all. Common problems with the condenser include damage from road debris and clogs. Your compressor can malfunction if it has been left unused for an extended period of time. The fans may malfunction due to an electrical problem, which we will discuss more below, or due to age-related breakdowns.
The Electrical System Is Experiencing Problems
With the advancements in the technology industry, automobile electrical systems get larger and more complicated each year. Obviously, the electrical system powers the air conditioning system and the fans that you rely on to blow air through the vents. Minor problems to the electrical system can include a blown air conditioning fuse or frayed wiring. Major problems might include electrical wiring that has been chewed through, torn or burnt electrical wiring, or problems with the electrical components found within the air conditioning system.
All of that is the bad news. The good news is Auto Correct Car Care in Finksburg, MD, can help you avoid all of the above with annual A/C inspections in the spring. Call us today to schedule an appointment for your automobile.