5 Signs Your Car’s Air Conditioning Needs Maintenance

Imagine climbing into your car one sweltering afternoon, only to find the air conditioner not working. Rather than suffering a sweaty few days driving around without AC, heed the early warning signs that you need air conditioning maintenance. The sooner you have your car’s AC serviced at your local CDJR dealership, the cooler and comfier you’ll remain on the road.

No Air Blowing

If there isn’t any air emerging from your AC vents, either the blower motor or the resistor may have malfunctioned, perhaps because of an electrical fault with the fuse or relay. One of the system’s belts and hoses could also have detached or leaked, halting the system. Alternatively, the air intake valve might have simply become blocked; that’s the first thing to check.

Warm Air Blowing

Inside your AC, refrigerant is the substance that generates coldness as it circulates, continually transforming from liquid to gas and back again to liquid form. Low or leaking refrigerant would stop the compressor clutch from triggering, which is necessary for the cycle to continue. A malfunctioning clutch switch or compressor might also be to blame. 

Smelly Air Blowing

When a car’s air conditioner hasn’t been used for a while, some moisture inside the system might have given mold and mildew a chance to take root. This can result in a blast of really smelly air when you finally turn the AC on again. 

You’ll need to have the system cleaned quickly, as that noxious air is unhealthy to breathe. To prevent this very situation from occurring, it’s advisable to turn on your AC once a week at full power and coldness for five minutes. 

Noisy AC Vent

Faults with an air-con’s bearing or clutch switch may generate a whining or grinding noise. Leaves sucked into the blower fan will rattle loudly. Any kind of surprising noise indicates a problem that needs to be fixed.

Leaking Moisture

As warm air cools inside an air conditioner, moisture in the air condenses on the evaporator. Your car is designed to get rid of this moisture through a small drain tube. But if this tube becomes clogged by mold or debris, the water could start to drip into your cabin instead. You’ll typically find a leak like this under the instrument panel. 

Get Quick Air Conditioning Maintenance at Your CDJR Dealership

Let’s fix your AC and have you enjoying your drives once more. Whatever the issue, our experienced technicians have seen and resolved it a hundred times before. We provide polite, effective service in record time. 

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