Why Should you service your car air conditioning system?

As the summer is near, it may be either routine travel or the planned vacation with your friends and family traveling without the proper AC system is unimaginable. Most of the time experts recommend full car AC service every year to keep their performance in full efficiency. So servicing your AC is as important as caring for other complex mechanical systems of your car engine.

How does the car AC work?

In general, the air conditioning system in the car works by converting the refrigerant between the liquid and gaseous state. When the refrigerant changes its state it absorbs the heat and humidity and lets the cool breeze to your car. This is made possible through a lot of components like condenser, compressor, evaporator, expansion valve, and dryer. So in order to keep these components in perfect condition, periodical service and maintenance are essential for your air conditioning system.

What are the signs that indicate the problems with the air conditioning system?

• When your air conditioning system is not cooling enough the problem may be with the refrigerant level or compressor. So it is necessary to get them inspected immediately
• When your air filter is clogged or damaged, you may experience a bad smell when your car AC system is turned on. So it is necessary to take them to the service center and get them cleaned and replaced if necessary
• In some cases when you turn on the AC you can hear some noise which indicates the problems with the compressor or blower fan assembly. So you need professional guidance to identify and repair it
• If you get to see the droplets of water in your cabin when you turn on the AC then the problem is with the dryer
• Any unwanted short circuit in the electrical systems can stop your AC from working properly. No matter how hard you try you need trained technicians to sort that out
• Apart from these certain issues, Engine overheating may also affect the performance of your car air conditioning system by damaging the fans in the radiator

What are the simple maintenance works that can be done by oneself to retain the performance of their AC system?

• All the dust, dirt, and debris in the car gets easily accumulated on the vent so it is necessary to clean them. One can do these easily in their weekly schedule.
• The cabin filter and the air filter easily get clogged with dirt and debris so pay some attention in cleaning it.
• Cleaning the condenser is also one of the best habits to ensure the better performance of your AC system.

What are the benefits of servicing my car’s AC regularly?

• Regularly scheduled maintenance of your car’s AC system by the experts ensures its premium performance of it.
• When you keep on having the regular service you can be away from the costly repairs in most cases.
• As you may think air conditioning system not only cools your vehicle but also regulates the humidity and maintains the good quality air inside your car. This is made possible only through regular maintenance.
• The fuel economy of your vehicle can also be maintained in a good range when your car’s air conditioning system is working properly.
• AC is the most common and first feature when you look for while buying or selling your car so the resale value of your car can always be maintained.

What is meant by regassing your air condition system? What are its benefits of it?

Re-gassing is the process of removing the old refrigerant from your aircon system and replacing it with a new refrigerant to ensure maximum efficiency in their performance. In most cases, when your car’s air conditioning system is not working properly, its performance can be brought back by refilling the refrigerant gas if there is no other problem. It is always better to rely on the professional mechanic’s support for the re-gassing because they would check for leaks and all the other issues. Air conditioning system re-gassing will take not more than 45 minutes and most commonly R134a gas is used in most vehicles.

How do I know that my car needs regassing?

The first sign that indicates that your car needs regassing is that the air blown from the vents is not cool enough. Few other signs like bad odor and unwanted noises may also be considered an indicator for refrigerant refilling. If you fail to regas your aircon system it will lose its efficiency and will become harder to use in hot weather. Most experts recommend regas your car air conditioning system for every one to two years to retain their peak performance. The cost of the re-gassing will differ based on the model of the vehicle and the type of refrigerant used. But it is better to replace them than suffer hefty repair bills for the major damages. Apart from regassing, there are a few other complex parts in your air conditioning system that require frequent monitoring. At our well-established car service center Dubai & Abu Dhabi, our technicians always strive to provide quality maintenance for your AC system to provide you with a comfortable ride till the last mileage of your car. With our customized summer AC service package to manage your heat in the car, we offer everything like R134A recovery gas, AC filter replacement, AC disinfectant foam along with the complimentary car wash and safety check-up at an affordable price to make your maintenance easier.