Air Conditioning System

Auto Air Conditioning Maintenance

Proper auto air conditioning repair begins with maintenance to make sure your A/C system is in the best running order possible. Some of this you can do yourself by paying attention to how your air conditioning in your vehicle feels while in use. It is normal for some vehicles to take some time to really get going with the A/C, but if that time becomes longer and longer, then your system is in need of some maintenance.

You should also be aware of any new and strange smells that you detect when your air conditioning is running since this can be a warning sign that you are leaking coolant. Unusual sounds can also mean you have an issue with your air conditioning, which can be as simple as cleaning off your fans so that they run as well as possible. Any time that your air conditioning does not work as well as it used to is a sign that you need some auto air conditioning repair or maintenance work performed.

 

A/C Leak Tests

One of the easiest ways that we can make sure the A/C system in your vehicle is still in proper working order is to check for a leak. Coolant is required by your air conditioning to produce cold air that is then blown by fans into the cabin of your vehicle. If that coolant leaks out, then the air will not be cold, and you end up with warm or hot air being blown inside your vehicle. While some air movement is better than nothing, this will certainly not cool you down the way proper auto air conditioning is supposed to.

Bring your vehicle into Kings Ford Quick Lane if you feel air moving, but it is not getting cool, as this typically means you do not have enough coolant in your system. Replacing coolant is easy and fast, but if you have a leak, then the problem will only return. We can check your system for leaks to make sure you are not losing coolant, which can help you avoid future trips for the same problem. We can also check the pressure in your system too, so that everything runs smoothly. We can make any auto air conditioning repairs necessary to keep you cool.

Air Conditioning System Tests

Beyond simple coolant leaks, we can also check other parts of the A/C system in your vehicle to make sure everything is in good working order. This includes belts, hoses, and connections the system uses to move air into the cabin of your vehicle. Loose connections can result in much less cool air reaching you while you are driving, and they are simple and fast to fix. Worn belts and other moving parts can also reduce how well your system works – and may need to be replaced to ensure everything is in proper condition.

The fans that are part of your vehicle’s A/C system are among the most important elements of the entire thing. We can inspect the fans to make sure they are all working properly and clean them, so they spin faster and push air better. You also have filters in your car’s A/C system that we can inspect and clean, or replace, to make sure the air in your car is as clean as possible and to improve how well your A/C blows.

Improved Efficiency and Comfort

You might think that proper auto air conditioning repair and maintenance is simply a matter of comfort, and not that important. In reality, however, your vehicle’s A/C system is very important for a few reasons. For one thing, every moving part and system of your vehicle is part of the whole performance of your car. Keeping things well maintained, including your air conditioning, not only keeps up the value of your vehicle but also ensures there are no hidden problems you do not know about.

Furthermore, driving a car is already a challenging and important task that most of us take for granted every day. When you are driving, you make dozens of decisions almost constantly and need to be aware of what is happening around you at all times. Sweating and becoming nauseous from excessive heat can make these tasks more difficult and slow down your decision-making time. In other words: staying cool and comfortable can make you a better driver and help alleviate additional stress and duress while driving.

Do Not Let a Small Problem Become a Big One

   

The most important thing with auto air conditioning repair and any kind of maintenance is to catch things early when small problems begin. A minor leak in your vehicle’s A/C system is quick and easy to fix, usually only costing the price of a new hose or repaired connection. The damage that a small problem can potentially cause, however, can be much more expensive to fix. Even something like your air conditioning can start off with a small issue, that when ignored becomes much more expensive and time-consuming to repair.

There is also the small chance that what might seem like a minor issue can actually be a much bigger problem. Leaking coolant, for example, can result in fumes from it entering your vehicle and cause you to become light-headed while driving or ill. Dirty fans and filters do not work as well as they should and can cause damage to the rest of your system, resulting in the entire thing needing to be replaced. Any small problem you detect is going to be easier to fix than a larger issue, so acting sooner rather than later is always a good idea.

Let Kings Ford Quick Lane Help You

At Kings Ford Quick Lane, we handle auto air conditioning repair and other types of maintenance every single day. Whether you are concerned about a coolant leak, feel like the fans are not blowing as well as they used to, or you want comprehensive maintenance performed before a big road trip, we are here to help. With our easy-to-use website, you can always see how busy we are and what kinds of wait times you should expect for a drive-in visit, or you can make an appointment to ensure we can help you right away.

Whether your issue is big or small, our skilled and friendly technicians and service professionals want to make sure your vehicle runs as smoothly as possible. Come to Kings Ford Quick Lane today, and we will make sure you drive away happy.