We offer you in the following article a number of ways on how to maintain your car’s air-conditioner and ensure long life of it, and hence get the best results from the system.
Avoid bugs
A car’s air conditioning system can become a breeding ground for bugs, fungus and other harmful bacteria if not maintained on a regular basis. This will become worse especially for those who suffer from allergies or other medical conditions, so always take your car to a car air-conditioning specialist to have it cleaned of any bug.
Run it
If you run the air-conditioner for 10 minutes every week, you will prevent hardening of hoses and compressor seals failure. If you want to clean out any moisture and prevent a buildup from mildew, then turn on the air-conditioner to its coldest setting, and the fan to its highest speed.
Recharge it
The effectiveness of the air conditioning system is reduced because about 10 per cent of gas penetrates from the system every year, so it is recommended to recharge your air-conditioner with gas and lubricant at least every two years.
Check regularly for faults
Doing regular checks on your air-conditioner is very important because it will make a big difference in the long run. Many components can suffer wear and tear if you left them unchecked for long periods of time.
The most common problem of air conditioning is the leakage.
Another problem is the belt on the compressor, which could produce a squeaking sound, similar to the squeal of a worn fan belt. Watch out! This is an early warning your belt could be on the way out.
The efficiency the system has in dispensing the air can also be compromised by dirt found in the air vents.
Keep windows up
Make sure all windows are up when using the air-conditioner. That will not only get the full effect of fresh air circulating the car, but also lower your fuel consumptions.
Service by specialists
You can also get an in-depth check of your system by auto air conditioning specialists, who can conduct pressure tests and evaluate the air conditioning compressor and hoses for wear and tear.
In addition to that test, cleaning and checking the filter and condenser fins and vacuuming the system thoroughly is also part of the service to give you peace of mind.
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