Spring is the perfect time to schedule an air conditioner service with us here at Anderson Automotive. You want to make sure that your air conditioning system is working as it should be before it gets too hot in the summer. Your car, truck, or C/SUV’s AC may not work for one or more of the reasons that we are going to list below. Thankfully, we can repair your vehicle’s air conditioning system to restore the cold and refreshing airflow through the vents.
Clogged or Dented Condenser
When it came to designing an automobile engine, the condenser didn’t get very lucky with its location. The condenser is found directly behind the grille. It is placed there because it uses the incoming airflow to keep the refrigerant in the air conditioning system cold. Its location can hinder its operation, however. It can get clogged or dented by road debris that will cause it to malfunction.
Malfunctioning Condenser Fan
The condenser also uses the fan to help it keep the refrigerant cold. This fan can be damaged by road debris, or it can malfunction due to age. The fan can also refuse to work if there is no electrical system problem directly related to the fan. Without a functioning condenser or condenser fan, you will end up with hot refrigerant circulating through the air conditioning system.
Dead or Malfunctioning Compressor
The compressor is the part that circulates the refrigerant through the system. It also compresses the refrigerant gas into a liquid form so it can be circulated. The compressor can go bad if it isn’t used enough. This system part actually works better the more often it is used.
Problems With the Electrical System
As we mentioned above, a problem with the electrical system can render the condenser fan useless. It can also prevent your air conditioner from working. If you drive an older automobile, you may press the AC button to turn the air conditioner on yet nothing will happen. This is a common problem with the air conditioner’s electrical system.
Low or No Refrigerant in the System
Finally, the air conditioning system relies on refrigerant to cool off the incoming air. If the refrigerant levels are too low, or if the refrigerant has evaporated completely, you will not get cold air blowing through the vents when you turn on your car’s AC.
Anderson Automotive in Marion, IA, would be happy to inspect your vehicle’s air conditioning system and service or repair it. Give us a call today.