When the temperatures start to increase outside, there’s nothing better than knowing you can hop in your car and turn on the air conditioner to find some relief while driving. If your air conditioner isn’t working right, your happiness to take a ride could be short-lived. If you are air conditioner in your car isn’t working properly, you may need to have it fixed by a Mesa, AZ auto repair shop. Here are some signs that your air conditioner needs to be charged.
Blows Hot Air
One of the most obvious reasons that there is a problem with your air conditioner is that it blows hot air. If you have your vehicle on the air setting, it should be blowing cold air. If it’s not, it could be because it doesn’t have any freon. Once the refrigerant has been added and the air conditioner has been charged, it can blow cold air again. If your car is blowing warm or even room temperature air, you should take it to a shop and have a mechanic determine if it needs to be charged or if there is another problem instead.
Fan Doesn’t Turn On
Sometimes when there’s no freon in your car’s air conditioner, it won’t turn on at on. You can turn the switch to the right setting, but the fan just won’t kick on. This is because the air conditioner needs to have refrigerant added so it can work correctly. If your fan isn’t working. It doesn’t just mean your air conditioner needs to be charged, it could also mean there is another problem. A mechanic will be able to help you fix the air conditioner properly.
Refrigerant Is Leaking
If you can see that there is refrigerant leaking from your vehicle, then it is very likely low on freon. Your air conditioner may still be working, but it’s only a matter of time before it stops working properly. You don’t just want to charge the air conditioner; you need to have a mechanic find the cause or reason for the leak and repair it. This will prevent the new freon from leaking out and causing other problems with your air conditioner. If you don’t repair the leak, it won’t do any good to charge your air conditioner, as the coolant will continue to leak out fo the car.
If your vehicle’s air conditioner isn’t working properly and you think it may be charged, you should take it to a Mesa, AZ auto repair shop to have it charged. Once the air conditioner is charged, it will work much better and blow cold air again. You can call the Network Automotive Service Center to make an appointment to have your vehicle checked and repaired. We are here to help with all different types of automotive service needs, including air conditioner issues. If you need help with your vehicle, be sure to call and schedule an appointment with us.
