FAQ

Your car air con may not be working for a number of reasons: it may not have enough refrigerant, it may have leaked out as it does over time, or you may have a fault, such as the compressor no longer functioning, the pressure switch being broken or there not being enough oil in the compressor, making it noisy, a whole host of reasons.

The air con compressor, otherwise known as the air con pump, is the heart of an air conditioning system. It takes refrigerant as a low-pressure gas, pumps it up to a high-pressure gas and circulates it into the discharge hose. Compressors are much like little engines. Most of them have pistons, piston rings, a crankshaft and bearings, just like a car engine. They need to have oil circulated through them to lubricate all the moving parts. This oil is mixed into and carried with the refrigerant. That is why running the air con without any refrigerant is like running your car’s engine without any oil.

• Efficient cool air in summer
• Warm dehumidified air in winter, easily demists steamed up windows.
• Filters pollutants/airborne particles, including pollen, helping allergy sufferers.
• Pleasant and odour free vehicle atmosphere at all times.

This means that because the evaporator is now smaller, more fins are used and packed closer together to increase the efficiency. This in turn has made it more prone to trap moisture that contributes to the growth of these organisms. We offer a full odour removal service using the latest research, tools and equipment.

Also, it’s worth pointing out that you should run your air conditioning at least once a week, especially in winter, as the seals can seize up through non-use, potentially costing you more in the future in new parts and repair!

You should regularly have the air conditioning system serviced to reduce wear and tear on the components and help avoid potentially big repair bills. We offer recharging and servicing.

Your car manufacturer, when they service your car only tests to see if the air conditioning works, not that all the components are in full working condition. Regular air conditioning system servicing ensures the system is full of coolant, that there are no leaks, that the pressure is correct and that the hoses, seals and pipes are in full working order. Don’t wait for the system to fail, get it checked every year.

Remember cold air falls. Turn the temperature as low as it will go and the blower as high as possible. Also, make sure that the aircon is in “recycle” mode and not taking air from outside. Better to cool already cooled air! When the temperature is more comfortable, close the windows and increase the temperature to a more suitable level as well as decreasing the blower speed. You should also point the air vents upwards to ensure the cold air flows down again.