Utah Residents: Time To Repair Your Car Air Conditioning

Summer Solstice was today which is a little hard to believe given that Utah has had a total of about two hot days

. With such a long, long winter finally coming to an end, I'd be willing to bet that a lot of people are just noticing that their cars' air conditioning doesn't work like it did last summer. Of course, there are reasons for the seemingly never-ending battle between summer heat and the air conditioning relief, but few know of them. Utah car repair centers are always more than happy to fix the problem, but I'm sure you would much rather not have to pay to get it fixed.

I suppose the first thing I should address is some of the causes behind the failure of an air conditioner. It's a pretty delicate system that is made up of a lot of small parts. The central component to the system is the compressor-which, as its name suggests-compresses the Freon gas and makes it cold. It is also the most expensive part of the air conditioning system; a fact that your Orem car repair and service center will surely advise you of. It is important to keep foreign items from reaching the sensitive parts of the compressor. It also is important to keep the system lubricated properly.

If your air conditioning is beginning to underperform there are a few things you should know. Turn it off until it has been checked out by a professional, first of all. Although it might be tempting on a hot day to try and suck all the life out of the A/C as is possible, the fact remains that operating a malfunctioning compressor will only make the repairs more expensive. Summer can sometimes contribute to an engine overheating, in which case you will probably want some cool air. When your car is overheating this is a bad idea. Not only does it strain the engine more, but it also could damage the air conditioning compressor and the transmission.

Believe it or not, you don't have to be a mechanic to prolong the life of your car's air conditioning system. By doing a few simple things you can avoid Utah car repair shops and save several hundred dollars. Probably the easiest thing to do is to make sure that the firewall (that vent-looking space right below your windshield and right above your hood) is clear of leaves and debris. It's also important to not over-stuff the glove box or leave debris on the floor of the passenger side. Leaves, little pieces of paper and leaves can end up in the air conditioning system and cause leaks if these spaces aren't keep tidy. One other really easy one is to make sure that you are running you air conditioning for several minutes every week or so during the winter. When it isn't used, the lubricants in the air conditioning system dry out and allow the Freon gas to escape.

Speaking of Freon, it is important to make sure that you have the proper amount of Freon gas in your air conditioning system. If you have been good about all the simple things listed above, but your A/C is still acting up, the situation calls for a professional. Without proper training, you are not qualified to check the Freon levels or recharge the system. There are plenty of Provo car repair and service shops that can help out with the more technical measures. Above all, remember that this stuff can cost you a lot of money, so do all you can to baby your A/C.

by: Scott Jones

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