The temperature may have been right for Marilyn Monroe in “Some Like It Hot” but these days when you’re out and about, you want to keep your cool.
So here’s the quick and easy way to be sure you stay cool even when the heat is on.
Signs that your A/C is not running purrfectly……….
If all you’re getting is a blast of hot air and it’s not coming from the passenger in the seat next to you, then there’s an issue with your A/C system.
This kind of problem is often caused by a loss of refrigerant. It could be leaking out of the hose or seal or a clogged condenser could be preventing the refrigerant from re-circulating through the refrigeration circuit.
Since the air compressor is not designed to run full time, we recommend shutting it off before it goes kaput.
If you turn on the air conditioner and it smells like the inside of a high school gym locker, it means there’s water condensation inside the A/C evaporator.
If the drain tube from the inside of the car is clogged, mold and stale water collects in the box and when this happens you’ll see water on the floor of the car.
Make sure to set the system to the OUTSIDE air mode (not REC) frequently to help prevent or lessen this smelly problem. And no, those hanging green tree air fresheners will not get rid of that nasty smell! You’ll need to unclog the drain tube and try turning off the A/C a couple of miles from your destination, then turn the fan on high to dry out the system.
Freon Recharge is important for the performance of your A/C system to keep it running purrfectly………..
Every air conditioning system needs a refrigerant (also called a coolant) that creates the cool air known as Freon. AC Freon is the cooling agent used in most air conditioning systems.
Cooling is a process where the Freon (refrigerant) gas is compressed into a liquid state & this liquid cools the car. Think of the way you feel after drinking a tall, icy lemonade …. Freon liquid does the same for your car.
Throughout the life of the A/C condensation can build up in the system causing internal pressure to increase. This in turn can lead to leaks through the seals, making it an environmental hazard.
Moisture restricts the ability of Freon from converting to a liquid state, depleting your level of Freon. Time for a Freon recharge!
- It’s against the law to release Freon into the atmosphere because it causes ozone depletion. Don’t put so much pressure on yourself to do it right. There’s a good chance you’ll mess it up … not just the car but your hair, your nails, your makeup …. so take it to the professionals at Eco Lube to be sure you’re not causing damage to the environment. Eco Lube recycles the Freon...where would you put it?
Eco Lube also adds fresh Freon to the proper level and adds synthetic lubricant to the compressor so the system will operate in top form. You like to be in tip-top shape and so does your car!
- The recommended Freon refrigerant recharge is every 2 years even in newer cars. However you may need to physically recharge yourself sooner than that!
Get a routine A/C recharge from Eco Lube and be a happy camper when you crank up the A/C and lets you keep your cool.
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