Air Con St Helens
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Air conditioning has become a firm feature in every modern vehicle. It creates a comfortable condition inside the car or van, relieving us from humidity and trapped hot air. Car air con is a key to a comfortable everyday commute. To ensure that your vehicle’s climate control system works at its maximum potential. At The FastFit Centre, we offer a cool air conditioning service in St. Helens and Merseyside. We have a team of expert technicians to inspect and repair your vehicle’s essential components, and they will be more than happy to assist you for issues like malfunctioning climate control.
Identifying malfunctioning car Air Con systems in St Helens
You are likely to face several issues if your car’s AC does not work properly. For example, if you notice a foul smell whenever you switch on the climate control, or if it takes too long to cool the cabin, the AC unit is likely malfunctioning. We recommend bringing your vehicle to The FastFit Centre for an air conditioning service in St Helens at least once every year. It will eliminate the risk of a major malfunction, helping you save your money in the long run.
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AC systems consists of a number of key components, lengths of piping connected to heat exchangers, pumps and much more. Even an apparently insignificant issue can cause the unit to malfunction. As you use the AC, moist air passing through the pipes and vents make these a hotbed for fungi build up. This will cause foul odour inside of the vehicle, and the only remedy is to go for a complete air conditioning service in St. Helens. Usually, such blooms are more common during the winter season when the AC is kept off for a significant period, allowing the fungi to spread inside of the pipes. The coolant used in the AC will also run dry after prolonged use. You will have to bring your vehicle for car air conditioning gas refill in St Helens, especially before summer visits St Helens.
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How does car air conditioning work?
A cars air conditioning system controls the temperature inside the car and works in a similar way to a kitchen refrigerator. When the fluid inside such appliances (also called refrigerant) changes from a liquid state to a gas, it cools down. Outside air is blown past the coils in which the gas flows, and is therefore also cooled before it is blown into the car’s cabin. The air con gas then returns to liquid form in the system's compressor, heating it up, but the resulting warm air is directed outside the car.
Why is car air conditioning important?
Air conditioning in a car serves two purposes. It cools down the interior of a car, dramatically so if needed, which improves passenger comfort and prevents the type of heat-related irritability that may lead to an accident. Also, because car air conditioners generate air that is less humid than outside air, it can be used to de mist a fogged-up windscreen more quickly than when air is blown out of a standard ventilation system. This might also prevent a car accident from occurring.
What is an air conditioning system recharge or a re-gas?
A simple check of the temperature of the air emanating from an air conditioning vent will tell you if the refrigerant needs a recharge - some garages use the term 're-gas'. A warm air temperature would suggest that the refrigerant is low or old. Manufacturers typically recommend a recharge no matter what every couple of years to keep the system running efficiently; this involves topping up or refilling the system with fresh refrigerant. This may be all that is needed, but an efficient air conditioning system also needs to be serviced occasionally. If the refrigerant is replaced but the air conditioning system does not seem to be operating properly, either due to warm air or low system pressure, an air conditioning service will be required.
What is an air conditioning system service?
If the pressure in the air conditioning system is particularly low, there might be a leak. As well as a test for leaks and the inspection of refrigerant levels, the condenser, the compressor, the hoses and the drive belts are checked. The service also involves a cleaning to take any contaminants, bacteria or moisture out of the system before any new refrigerant is added, followed by a full recharge. It is important to note that an air conditioning service is not included in routine car services but has to be booked separately. Remember to do so because an inefficient air conditioner places greater demands on a car’s engine and requires more fuel to generate cool air, not to mention that any resident bacteria might cause illness.
What causes air conditioning problems?
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Insufficient
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Old refrigerant
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Low system pressure, typically caused by a leak or the failure of a component
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Lack of use can place unexpected stress on components when the system is eventually turned on
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The build-up of bacteria can make the air from your air conditioning system unhealthy
What are the possible signs that a car needs an air conditioning service and recharge or re-gas?
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If warm air is blowing out of the vents
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When the air conditioner only intermittently functions correctly
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Foul smells emanating from the air conditioning vents are signs that mould and bacteria have infested the air conditioning system
How long does an air conditioning recharge take?
A recharge takes about an hour depending on the type of vehicle sometimes this can be quicker on smaller vehicles
Things to do while we re gas your car air con in St Helens
Why not take a trip to the town centre as we are very close to local transport links and the town centre of St Helens there are great places to eat, cafes and entertainment including Cineworld, Pizza Hut and Morrisons. If you would like to visit local land marks why not visit The Dream which was featured recently on Stay Close along with other Merseyside landmarks
