Is Your A/C Keeping You Cool?

Make Sure Your Car A/C Is Working Properly

Summer is in full swing and the daily temperatures are on the rise. It’s important that your air conditioning is functioning properly in your car so your daily commute and occasional summer road trips can be comfortable and cool. If your car is ready for summertime maintenance, AAMCO Minnesota can assist.

If you’ve noticed your car air conditioning is acting oddly, it can be related to a number of issues. Your air conditioning may not be as cold as it used to be, not even cold at all or perhaps it’s making a funny odor. AAMCO Minnesota is equipped to diagnosis and fix your car air conditioning.

Here’s 3 tips to make sure your car keeps cool this summer.

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Car A/C Isn’t As Cold

It’s a hot summer day and you blast the air conditioning to cool down your car interior to escape the heat. The a/c runs for awhile and you find the air isn’t as cold as it used to be. This is a common issue in car air conditioning systems. Your refrigerant may be ready for a recharge. Your car air conditioning needs refrigerant to cool the air before it blows through the vents inside your car.

Additionally, if refrigerant is leaking, this can lead to less cool air coming through your vents. A refrigerant leak can occur due to a faulty compressor, hoses or evaporator. Normal wear and tear on the air conditioning system is common in older vehicles. Seals can deteriorate and leads to slow refrigerant leaks.

Don’t fret if you find your car’s air conditioning isn’t performing as well. AAMCO Minnesota has an expert team of mechanics that will perform a proper diagnosis on your air conditioning system and address any issues such a refrigerant leak. Additionally, our team can perform factory recommended maintenance on your vehicle to ensure everything is properly maintained and adjusted for your car to run smoothly.

Air Conditioning Is Blowing Hot Air

This is one of the most dreaded situations when it comes to issues with your car’s air conditioning. You turn on the air conditioning only to find it is blowing hot air in your face! This can be caused by a number of things. The refrigerant could be extremely low due to a leak that has gone unchecked.

However, if you find that the refrigerant leak has been slow and gradual, this can be a normal symptom of an aging vehicle. You may find recharging your refrigerant can fix this problem up in no time. If you find that the problem was practically overnight, this can be a sign that a seal, hose or compressor has broken or become clogged.

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The only sure way to know what the underlying problem is to get a proper diagnosis. Hot air coming through your vents can be a sign that your car is ready for a tune up also. AAMCO Minnesota can assist you with diagnosing your air conditioning problems and perform a total car care analysis to ensure your car is in tip top shape and ready to hit the roads.

Car A/C Emitting Funky Odor

You’ve turned on your air conditioning lately and noticed a funky smell coming out of the vents. This can be caused by a variety of issues. Your cabin air filter may need replacing and have mold or fungus growing inside of it.

Also, your air conditioning could be creating condensation and allowing water to sit inside your vents. The condensation can lead to the build up of mold or fungus that can create that odor you’re smelling when you turn the a/c on.

A proper diagnosis of your vehicle will get to the bottom of any funky smells coming out of your car a/c. Schedule am AAMCO Minnesota appointment today.

AAMCO Minnesota Is Here For You

Don’t let a hot summer day get the best of you when you’re on the road. Proper summertime car maintenance can save your car from future problems. AAMCO Minnesota can assist you with your car air conditioning issues and perform a multiple check inspection to ensure your car is ready to hit the road.

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Is Your A/C Keeping You Cool?