Spring is here and summer is just around the corner. This year is already flying by. We’re quickly heading toward our summer temperatures of the high-80s here in Knoxville, Tennessee, and you are quickly heading toward turning on the air conditioner inside your automobile. Now is the perfect time to have the air conditioning system checked to make sure that when you do turn it on, you get cold air blowing through the vents. Let’s talk about this more below.
Fluid Check
As with your home’s air conditioning unit, it’s a good idea to have the refrigerant checked annually to make sure that it is clean and at the proper levels to do its job efficiently. Over time, some of the refrigerant will naturally evaporate while the air conditioner in your automobile is running. If you drive an older car, truck, or utility vehicle, you may also have an unnoticeable refrigerant leak.
Condenser Check
Now is a good time to check the condenser as well. This is the part that is responsible for ensuring that the refrigerant is always cold. The condenser gets pelted by road debris that makes its way through your automobile’s grille. This debris cannot only clog the condenser and prevent it from doing its job, but it can also damage it, including by causing dents and holes.
Compressor Check
Your air conditioner’s compressor circulates the refrigerant through the tubes so you get plenty of cold air blowing into the passenger cabin. If you haven’t used your air conditioner throughout the fall and winter, and you likely haven’t because it wasn’t necessary, the compressor may refuse to operate the first time you turn the AC on. Spring is a good time to test the compressor.
Fan Check
Another good thing to check in the spring is the air conditioning fan. It does you no good to turn on the AC, or just to set the system to have fresh air blowing through your vents, if the fan is not going to operate. Let us check all of your vehicle fans to make sure they are all working properly.
One reason why you might have a fan problem is due to an electrical system issue. It could be a bad fuse, a blown fuse, or problems with your vehicle’s electrical wiring. Stop by Fountain City Auto Clinic in Knoxville, TN, today for an air conditioning inspection. We will make sure everything is working perfectly so you can rely on your vehicle’s AC throughout the summer.