In Florida, there is nothing worse than being without air conditioning, especially in your car. Stuck in traffic on the highway, no breeze can save you from the sweltering heat, particularly during the summer month. You might be good about taking your vehicle in for regular maintenance, but if you’re not asking questions about your air conditioner, you might find yourself down the road without cold air blowing from your vents, making for a miserable commute.
Here are 5 of the most common car AC repair problems you may encounter:
- Too much moisture
When your air conditioner is working properly in your vehicle, it keeps things cool. It dries and cleans the air while pushing the warmer air outside of the car. If moisture or even debris has gotten into the air conditioner, it will prevent it from effectively cooling your vehicle.
- Foul Odors
You may not notice it if you have kids that eat in the car, but once you clean up, if the smell still lingers, it could be bacteria of fungi to blame. They can get into the air conditioning system, a dark and damp place which is ideal for them to flourish and create foul odors. If not treated early, you can wind up getting sick from them.
- Low refrigerant levels
Refrigerant levels in the air conditioning of your car vanish over time by about 15% per year. During summer, it tends to disappear more rapidly though. This is a relatively easy fix, however one that must be watched for.
- Dirty condenser
The air conditioning’s condenser cools the refrigerant vapors in the compressor. When the condenser is blocked from dirt or debris, it will prevent the air flow so that cooling won’t happen. Cleaning it is essential to get it to work again. If you’re not sure how a professional can help.
- Mechanical malfunctions
By far, the most expensive fix will always be replacing a component in your car’s air conditioning system, so it’s important to always keep an eye out on it when you bring it for regular service. By asking your honest mechanic to take a quick look and make sure all systems are go, you can save money down the line. They can also alert you to parts that may need to be replaced sooner rather than later, leading to fewer costs for repairs.
Regular inspection of your car overall as well as the components of the air conditioning system will keep you cool all year round. For an honest assessment of your car’s air conditioning and functionality, be sure to bring it to Main Street Automotive, Crestview, Florida’s number one choice for honest car repairs and services. Family-owned and operated, you can expect to be treated like you’re a part of the family with fair and honest prices and practices to get you back on the road.
