Cars are built to meet many purposes, but majorly they are built to aid mobility, which supersedes every other motive, however, we cannot under rule one essential aspect which is comfort.
A car air conditioning is a complex, durable but yet fragile system that consists of various components which synchronize in harmony to produce that final result that everyone craves while riding, an automobile air condition consists of the Compressor, Condenser, Evaporator, Expansion Valve, Condenser Fan, Cabin Fan, Temperature Switch, Hoses, Receiver dryer then, of course, the Refrigerant (gas) these components are what makes a car Air condition system come to life.
In this post, we will shed more light on ways to keep a car's air conditioner in good shape for as long as possible.
1. PERIODIC CHECKS FOR LEAKAGES
Leakage is one thing that shortens the life span of a car Air conditioning system, due to wear and tear that comes with age which most times is inevitable, a leaking Ac system means that there,s little or no supply of refrigerants to keep the system going which leads to poor performance or a total break down of the system, it's only recommended that this check is carried out regularly to detect and correct this before it gets critical.
2. USE THE RIGHT REFRIGERANT
Using the right refrigerant (gas) can save you tons of thousand in costly repairs, manufacturers of different automobile brands do specify the exact kind of refrigerants needed to run the car air condition system, using the right refrigerant will not only save you the hassles but also ensure that the system performs optimally and also lasts long enough.
3. NEVER DRIVE THROUGH FLOOD
One rule that needs to be adhered to is to never drive through a flood with your Ac on, driving through a flood while running your Air condition puts the compressor at risk of damage which might result in costly repairs, the compressor is fitted with an electromagnetic clutch which controls its operation, having to drive through flood will possibly damage the clutch causing the whole system to fail, amid other possibilities
4. ALWAYS USE THE RIGHT REPLACEMENT PARTS
Using the right replacement parts if there is a problem to fix is a good way of ensuring that your car's Air conditioning system remains intact for years, when replacing any part its best to go for the exact match as specified by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) this not only ensures proper efficiency but also prevents further damage to the rest of the other components.
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Repair And Maintenance