Reasons Why Your Car's AC is not Working

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Reasons Why Your Car's AC is not Working

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• Its no fun when your air conditioner isnt
  working while driving in the heat on the Gold
  Coast. But it is not only your discomfort it can
  be a real safety issue during a Queensland heat
  wave. So go to a mechanic on the Gold Coast to
  have it fixed.
• The most common air conditioner problems are

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Leaking Refrigerant

• This is most likely to happen at the condenser,
  as this is at the front of your vehicle and could
  be ruptured by stones or other objects hitting it
  while driving. Often the only way to fix a
  ruptured condenser is by replacing it.
• Another area thats susceptible to leaks is
  around the hose connections. Detecting just where
  the leak is can be very difficult, so usually,
  you need to take it to an auto air conditioner
  specialist.

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A Blocked Condenser

• The condensers job is to cool down the hot
  refrigerant gas after being compressed. It
  utilises the airflow coming in the front of the
  vehicle to blow through for cooling. In order for
  it to do this efficiently, it needs to be clear
  and clean, so check to make sure there are no
  leaves or other debris blocking it. This is best
  done with compressed air or when washing the car
  using water and a soft brush so you do not damage
  the fine cooling fins.

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Electrical Issues

• Sometimes the fuses need replacing, after
  checking the appropriate fuse (check the owners
  handbook) take a good look at the wiring to see
  if any wires are broken as most of the controls
  are electric. Broken wires can be fixed or
  replaced, but usually it is best to have a
  qualified air conditioning service center go over
  the wiring as most of the electrics are hidden
  from view.

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Faulty Cooling Fan

• There is usually a cooling fan provided to ensure
  there is enough airflow to properly cool the
  refrigerant in the condenser. This is most
  important when traveling slowly, in traffic jams
  or stopped so there is little airflow. Broken or
  cracked fan blades need to be replaced and you
  need to check the fan belts to ensure they are
  tight and not worn.

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The Compressor

• The average working life of an auto air
  conditioner compressor is about 10 years
  although you can expect a much longer working
  life from your unit if you use it more often and
  service it regularly.
• It is recommended that you run the air
  conditioner at least once every two weeks, even
  in the winter as this lubricates the inside and
  keeps all the components fresh.

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The Cabin Filter

• Many people overlook the cabin filter, its
  located just before the air outlet in the cab and
  should be checked regularly to help maintain
  steady airflow and reduce any possibility of
  cabin odours.
• Have your auto air conditioner serviced long
  before the start of the hot season to avoid
  delays as many people suddenly find their
  conditioner is not working, after having it off
  over the cooler months.

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• All modern vehicles come with air conditioners,
  to maintain them in the best working condition
  they need to be used regularly and serviced least
  every two years by your local air conditioner
  mechanic on the Gold Coast.

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