Summer is here! That means that it is the time for picnics, barbeques, swimming, hiking, and driving around town with your music blasting. However, when the temperatures soar, it can be harder to enjoy these activities. Rolling down the windows doesn’t help much, so it becomes imperative for your car’s AC to work. If your car’s AC goes out during the summer, it can be even more difficult to want to go out and do things. Continue reading for a guide that will help you determine why your car’s AC isn’t working and help you know what to do as a result.

There Is A Refrigerant Leak

The first thing that could possibly have occurred to make your air conditioner work improperly is a refrigerant or freon leak. Refrigerant leaks are hard to detect without a professional mechanic because once the refrigerant fluid escapes into the air, it evaporates. There are several indicators that you can be on the lookout for that will tell you whether you have a refrigerant leak. You may hear a clicking sound when the AC turns on and hissing sounds from the air conditioner when the engine is off. The AC will run through its cycle quickly and turn on and off often. And you may find oil residue around the AC pipe fittings. 

If you have a refrigerant leak, you will need to contact a professional mechanic. Mechanics use tools that introduce ultraviolet fluid to the AC system that checks the refrigerant pressure. If there is a leak, there could be a few different components that could be broken. Your mechanic will be able to determine what to do if a component needs to be repaired. Be very careful if you decide to check for a refrigerant leak, as refrigerant is toxic.

The AC Needs To Be Recharged

Another potential problem that your car could be experiencing is that it is simply running low on freon. The difference between this issue and the last one is that this type of issue is caused over a long period of time using the AC rather than by a problem with a component of the air conditioner. Even the best conditioners will lose some freon over time. There is a simple solution to this issue. Bring your car to us at Paskett Auto and we can recharge your vehicle which will create instantly cooler air.

The Fan Motor Failed

One of the other most common reasons why car air conditioners stop working and stop providing cool air is because of fan motor failure. There are fans that are located near the engine, which keep the engine cool and help keep the cabin temperature cool. When one breaks, it can lead to your engine overheating and it getting hot in the cabin. A mechanic can fix your fan motor for you if that seems to be the problem with your heating and cooling system.

There Could Be An Electrical Problem

Some of the parts of your air conditioning system are powered by electricity. If there is an electrical problem then these parts will not be able to function effectively. This kind of problem could be caused by a blown fuse and is fixed by having the electrical wires changed out or repaired.

Reach Out To Fix Your Car’s AC

If your car’s AC has not been working properly recently, it may be time to take your vehicle into the shop. A competent mechanic can quickly diagnose the problem with your air conditioner and implement the proper reparative measures. We at Paskett Auto offer AC repair services and several other vehicle repair options. Our technicians are knowledgeable and experienced in fixing issues with cars, trucks, and other vehicles. If you are sweating the summer away in your car, let us at Paskett Auto take a look at your air conditioning system. For more information about our services or to get in touch with us, feel free to contact us today.