Stay Cool: Tips for maintaining your air conditioning system
Preventative maintenance is essential for keeping your vehicle’s air conditioning system in good working condition. Here at the HendrickCars.com blog, we wanted to offer a few tips to help you keep your vehicle’s air conditioning system functioning properly this summer.
REFRIGERANT LEVELS: Refrigerant is what cools the air within your car’s air-conditioning system. If levels are low, the system won’t be able to cool the air properly. Have a certified service technician from a Hendrick Automotive Group dealership check refrigerant levels and re-charge your system, if necessary.
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INSPECT: Over time, hoses and connections in your car’s air-conditioning system wear out, crack or leak. Not only does it affect overall efficiency, it could cause a safety hazard to you and your vehicle due to failure. Ask your service technician to periodically inspect hoses and replace them as necessary.
CONDENSER: The condenser removes heat from the refrigerant. However, through usage, the condenser can become dirty and clogged with debris, which can cause the air conditioning system to malfunction. Have your Hendrick Automotive Group service technician clean the condenser periodically.
CABIN AIR FILTER: Be sure to replace the cabin filter on a regular basis. As it removes dust, pollen and other airborne pollutants from the air, it can become clogged and reduce effectiveness. New filters help the air conditioning system run more efficiently.
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AVOID STAGNATION: Even if you are limited in its use, it is important to test it periodically for operational efficiency. Running it for a few minutes every week or two can help prevent seals from drying out.
Follow these steps and you will properly maintain your vehicles air conditioning system, keeping you and your family cool and comfortable during the hot days of summer.
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