Is Your Car’s Air Conditioning Ready for Summer?
The Australian summer can be extreme, and here in Southeast Queensland, the heat and humidity are no joke. Heatwaves can be brutal, and it’s likely that some very uncomfortable weather will be here before we know it.
Is your car’s air-con up to the challenge?
KEY INSIGHTS
- The Sunshine Coast, like much of Australia, experiences extreme temperatures, and summer’s heat can wreak havoc on your car.
- Your car’s air conditioning system is vulnerable and should be checked to ensure it is in full working order before summer hits. Having a professional auto air conditioning service performed is highly recommended.
- Andrews High Tech is an authorised service centre for Automotive Air Conditioning Servicing, and we welcome owners of every vehicle model, including European cars.
The Impact of Summer on Your Car
The Australian summer can be incredibly harsh on your car. Every component must work harder in hot weather; extreme heat puts extra pressure on the battery, hot roads impact tyre tread and pressure, UV exposure damages the car’s interiors, the cooling system is strained, and your air conditioning must work to its limit.
It’s fair to say that nobody wants to find themselves without working air conditioning, especially in summer – but a system failure can occur without much warning. The last thing you want is for this to happen suddenly on a 40-degree day, or as you’re about to embark on summer holidays.
It’s a really good idea to be prepared and check that your vehicle’s air conditioning system is working properly before you really need it. Getting a professional service centre to maintain your car’s air conditioning is highly recommended.
Why is Automotive Air Conditioning Servicing So Important?
Climate control systems in modern cars are increasingly complex, and repairs are not a simple fix when a component fails. Failure to maintain your car’s air conditioning system can result in unbearable interior driving conditions and very costly, inconvenient repairs.
WARNING SIGNS!
- The system blows lukewarm air rather than chilled air.
- Unpleasant odours come from the vents.
- Airflow is weak.
- Strange noises when the system is turned on – whistling, squealing, clicking, or rattling.
- Visible fluid leaks inside the vehicle under the dashboard.
What’s Involved in a Car Air Conditioning Service?
In a professional auto air conditioning service, a trained technician will inspect the system and perform maintenance as required. Issues will be identified and diagnosed, and any recommended repairs will be explained so you can make a decision about how to proceed.
It includes:
- Initial performance check
- Refrigerant level recovery and assessment
- Components inspection
- System cleaning
- Leak detection and pressure testing
- Regassing
- Pollen/cabin filter replacement
What Else Can I Do?
Test the system before you actually need it. Don’t wait until the first really hot days – do it NOW.
Use your car’s air con all year – not just for cooling, but also for heating in winter and clearing condensation or fog from your windows. Using the system regularly helps keep it in working order; keeping air flowing through it prevents musty odours and mould growth and prevents dirt and dust from clogging the system. It will also alert you to issues sooner if they arise.
Use the recirculation mode some of the time – this cools your vehicle faster and uses air that’s already inside the car, reducing strain on the system.
Clean your pollen filter to help extend its life. It should be replaced once yearly, especially if you live/drive in dusty or high-pollen areas.
Book in for an air conditioning system clean and/or regas. Removing debris will not only prevent unpleasant odours that may emanate from the vents, but it also stops your system from circulating dust, pollen, and mould. Regassing the system, on the other hand, replaces lost refrigerant; you should consider having this done every couple of years.
Our Automotive Air Conditioning Service
Andrews High Tech is an authorised service centre, and we’re here to take care of all your automotive air conditioning servicing needs.
From simple servicing to major repairs, we’ll keep you cool in summer and warm in winter while you’re on the road. Even if your vehicle requires an entire strip-out to gain access, we have the diagnostic tools, training, equipment, and expertise to do it all in-house, including luxury European cars.
A properly working air conditioning system does more than make your drive more comfortable; it helps keep your vehicle cool overall to optimise your safety on the road.
When you trust us with your car air-con servicing, you know you’re in great hands.
Keep your cool when the Southeast Queensland summer hits! Book in with us now or call 07 5443 4610 for auto air conditioning service and repairs in Maroochydore, Buderim, Mooloolaba, and across the Sunshine Coast.