Air Conditioning System & Refrigerant Explained
The lifeblood of the A/C system is the refrigerant used for cooling the air. If the A/C system springs a leak, it will allow vital refrigerant to escape. As refrigerant leaks, air cooling performance declines as your pleasant driving experience heats up. Service is needed to inspect the system for leaks, repair components allowing leaks, and to ensure frigid air blows from the vents when you need it most.
Telltale Signs You Need Your to Recharge Your Refrigerant
Defective air conditioning performance is the telltale sign of low refrigerant and needing a recharge. If you flip your air on and it blows out warm air, you'll need an inspection and most likely an A/C recharge service. Here are four telltale warning signs of low refrigerant:
- Poor cooling
- A/C warning lights
- Visible refrigerant leaks
- Rapid compressor clutch cycling
A/C Recharge Service at Chapman Ford
Service begins with the understanding that the vehicle is low on refrigerant and the air conditioning system is not functioning properly. A factory-trained and certified technician will inspect the full air conditioning system and measure how much refrigerant is in the system compared to factory charts. The system is pressurized as the new refrigerant is added to verify that it is leak-free. Service concludes when the refrigerant level is at factory specifications and an air temperature test confirms cold-air production at factory specification blowing out the vents.
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