May 14, 2012
With today’s technology all you have to do to make your air
conditioning work is press a button, that simple. Most air conditioning systems
today are very reliable on a modern or relatively new vehicle. If you own an
older vehicle and the A/C system is not performing. Some of the most common
reasons your air conditioning system is not working to its peak performance. If you’re not getting any cold or not getting
sufficient cold air. Based on our research we have listed below some of the common factors that may be causing
you’re A/C system not performing to its peak performance level.
If you’re
not get any Cold Air
-Loose or broken drive belt
-Inoperative compressor or slipping compressor clutch
-Defective expansion valve
-Clogged expansion valve, receiver-drier or liquid refrigerant
line.
-Blown fuses
-Leaking component; any of the parts listed above or one of the
A/C lines, hoses or seals.
If you’re only getting insufficient cold Air
-Low refrigerant charge
-Loose drive belt
-Slipping compressor clutch
-Clogged condenser or evaporator
-slow leak in the system
-Partial clogged filter or the expansion valve.
Air conditioning problems should be left to repair shops who have
the knowledge and tools to properly diagnostic the root of the problem that is
causing you’re A/C to not perform to its peak performance. Since most do not
have the proper tools or knowledge to work on the A/C system. It is highly recommended
that you have your A/C system checked regularly to the specs of your vehicles
spec as advised by the manufactured. If you live in a cold weather climate, you
should turn on your A/C unit for at least 10 minutes per month. You’re A/C system contains a light mineral oil in the refrigerant to keep the compressor
well lubricated.
RJ PICK UP SERVICE
241A Main Street North
Uxbridge, Ontario, L9P 1C3
Phone 905-852-4238
Email: rjpickupservice@hotmail.com
