Dealing With Car Air Conditioning Problems

When temperatures are high, you need to know that the air conditioner in your car is working properly. During the hottest and most humid days of the year, a functional air conditioner is absolutely essential.

Unfortunately, it isn’t at all unusual for people to have car air conditioning problems. Here are a few tips that will help you to manage these problems effectively:

Keep An Eye Out For Leaks

In most cases, car air conditioners stop working properly because of a leak. If refrigerant is leaking out of your vehicle, then your car isn’t going to be able to stay cool.

If you notice a leak, you are going to want to have it taken care of immediately. You are also going to want to make sure you provide your car with a fresh supply of refrigerant.

Use The Right Refrigerant For Your Vehicle

Not every type of car uses the same type of refrigerant. Older models use different refrigerants than newer models do.

As an example of this, older models usually use an R12 refrigerant. This is something that you won’t be able to refill on your own. If you need to refill your car, you are going to have to take it to an auto repair specialist.

Ultimate Automotive, Truck & Equipment has plenty of experience with older vehicles. They’ve been operating in CT since 1990, and some of their employees have been working with cars even longer than that. They’ll be able to refill your car without a problem.

Check Your Fuses

An air conditioner can also stop working because of a broken fuse. If a fuse has blown, replacing it may be enough to get everything working again.

With that said, fuse replacement is only going to be a short-term solution. You will also have to figure out why your fuse blew in the first place.

In many cases, fuses blow because of an issue with compressor engagement. This is an issue that the technicians at Ultimate Automotive will be able to diagnose and address for you. It’s a simple repair job in the hands of the right people.

Blockage Issues

Sometimes, a leak isn’t the reason that a car doesn’t have enough refrigerant. A blockage can also cause the same kind of issue. If there is a plugged orifice tube, your refrigerant isn’t going to be be able to circulate the way it is supposed to.

Because there are so many causes for air conditioning problems, your best bet is to take your car to specialists that have plenty of experience. No one else in the Cromwell area can offer the kind of experience and expertise that Ultimate Automotive can. No matter what the issue is, they will be able to get it taken care of.

Air conditioner problems should be taken care of right away. When the temperatures soar during the summer, you will want to make sure that the inside of your vehicle will be both comfortable and cool.

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Ultimate Automotive – Fleet Division
551 Main Street
Cromwell, CT 06416
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(860) 635-4133

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