You rely on your European automobile’s air conditioner to keep you cool and comfortable when you are in the car. You may even run it all year long if we have a particularly warm winter here in Pinellas Park, Florida. RB Auto Service can repair the air conditioning system if it is starting to go bad. Signs that it is going bad include lukewarm or hot air blowing through the vents and refrigerant leaks. Let’s talk about the air conditioner issues that can cause these problems.
Compressor Malfunction
If you do run your European automobile’s air conditioner throughout the year, this is actually a good thing for the compressor. The compressor takes the refrigerant gas and turns it into a liquid. It then circulates this liquid through the air conditioning system to cool off the air that blows through the vents. Two signs that your compressor is malfunctioning are hot air blowing through the vents and the compressor failing to turn on when you turn on the air conditioner.
Condenser Damage
As the refrigerant circulates through the system, it gets hot. The condenser, which is located directly behind the grille, uses the airflow into the engine to cool the refrigerant down. It has vents and a condenser fan to help with the job. Unfortunately, the condenser can get damaged and clogged by road debris. When this happens, it will be unable to reduce the refrigerant’s temperature. Consequently, you will end up with hot air blowing through the vents.
Electrical Problem
An electrical problem in the air conditioning system can prevent the condenser fan from working. It can also prevent the AC from turning on when you press the button on your dashboard. It can also affect the button that you press. If your air conditioner is not working at all, it could be that you have an electrical problem in the air conditioning system. We can inspect the system to determine the source of the electrical problem and fix it.
Low Refrigerant
Finally, if you end up with low refrigerant levels in the air conditioning system, you will end up with warm air blowing through the vents. As we mentioned above, the refrigerant starts off as a gas and is turned into a liquid. Unfortunately, it can evaporate in either form or leak when it is in its liquid form.
RB Auto Service is the best auto service shop in Pinellas Park, FL, so call us today if your European automobile is having air conditioning problems.