Your car’s air conditioner has been working hard to keep you cool through the hot summer months. Now, winter will soon be here. You may be wondering if it’s compulsory to schedule a car AC repair before winter. The answer is a resounding, “Yes!” Instead of cooling the air on the air conditioner setting, the compressor warms up the air and fills your car’s passenger cabin. So don’t delay to visit your auto repair shop for a car AC repair until the AC’s compressor stops working totally and you find yourself freezing on the way to your destination.
How often should a car air conditioner be serviced, you ask? Many ASE-certified mechanics recommend an inspection of the AC unit at least twice a year—fall and spring. But even if you can only stretch your budget for an AC service once a year, it is still beneficial, improving your car’s fuel efficiency while also keeping you relaxed (either or cold) on the road.
The efficiency of your car’s air conditioner can be adversely affected by any of the problems listed below:
- The AC unit is subject to the extremely constant heat created by the engine.
- It becomes clogged with dirt and debris from the road.
- Continuous vibrating will cause fittings to loosen.
- Hard quick braking adds stress to the AC unit.
- Running over an obstacle in the road or hitting a curb
- The condenser becomes blocked by dirty particles floating around in the coolant.
- The cooling fan breaks.
- The electrical connections have become loose and the AC stops working.
Need to know more about how often should a car air conditioner be serviced? Call our ASE Certified Mechanics at Clausen Automotive, The Hybrid Shop, for more information about car AC repair and to request an appointment. Since 1975, our family-owned auto repair shop has proudly served vehicle owners in Madison, WI, and the surrounding communities.
