When the days get longer and the weather gets warmer, you may notice a problem with your car’s air conditioning. To prevent problems later this summer, get your AC tuned-up with a quick appointment at the service department at Rafferty Subaru!
How do I Make My Car AC Colder?
There are a few simple things that can keep your vehicle cooler, like circulating outside air and leaving your AC off for the first few minutes in the car. In addition, changing your cabin air filters is a good place to start. But if your car’s AC is just not as chill as it should be, it might need a recharge. A one to two degree rise in your car’s air conditioning temperature can easily be fixed with an AC tune-up service at Rafferty Subaru.Why is My Car Air Conditioner not Blowing Cold Air?
If your car seems to be blowing air hotter than the temperature outside, it could be one or a combination of the following issues:- Refrigerant: Your car needs to have the appropriate amount of chemical refrigerant to cool the air as it gets blown into your car.
- AC Compressor: AC compressors can malfunction when the refrigerant is too low or the engine overheats.
- Condenser: Made up of a series of tubes, the condenser cools refrigerant gas and converts it into liquid form. If it starts leaking, it won’t work properly.
- Blend Air Door: Deep behind your car’s dashboard is a “door” that closes off the engine’s warm air and prevents it from being pushed through your vents. Even if the rest of your AC system is working perfectly, your car won’t get cool if the blend air door is stuck or jammed open.
- Electrical: A simple disconnection, frayed wire, or blown fuse can be a show stopper for your car’s air conditioning system.
If you suspect any of these issues are the reason your vehicle’s air conditioning isn’t performing correctly, be sure to give a heads up when you schedule an AC tune-up with the service department at Rafferty Subaru.
What Does an AC Tune-up include?
When you take your vehicle in for an AC tune-up, the technician will first measure the pressure in the AC system and then use a special thermometer to compare the parameters to the manufacturer specifications. The technician will remove and clean the cooling coils and clean the output vents, and they’ll look for blockages and check system connections and hardlines for cracks. Next, if the compressor is running okay, they’ll check and likely replenish the lubricant it needs to run smoothly. And finally, the technician will remove, clean and check that the condenser is free from debris or damage, and that its receiver dryer, expansion valve, and evaporator are not close to the end of its working life.
What happens if My Car’s AC is not Serviced?
If your car’s AC isn’t putting out the cold air that it used to and you continue to ignore it, you may be heading down the path to an expensive repair. A car’s air conditioning is a closed system and theoretically should work 100% properly until the end of the car’s life. Unfortunately, the efficiency of any machine deteriorates with use and time. You may notice your gas tank emptying faster as your car’s AC works harder for diminishing functionality. Continuing to run on lower levels of refrigerant can cause the compressor to burn out which means replacing the whole AC system. An AC tune-up at Rafferty Subaru will catch these problems before the complete failure of the AC.Are AC Tune-ups worth it?
There will never be a great time for your air conditioning to fail. But regular AC tune-ups will catch small problems from going unnoticed and then turning into bigger and more expensive problems later on. An AC tune-up at the service department at Rafferty Subaru will save you time, energy and money in the long run, so it is most definitely worth it to book an AC tune-up appointment!
