staff@slashgear.com (Brad Hill)
2024-04-18 19:15:55
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There are some obvious signs that your vehicle’s air conditioner needs a recharge. Blowing out warm air, for example, is one clear sign you should take it into the shop. When the vehicle’s refrigerant levels are too low, the evaporator core can’t reach the optimal temperature for cooling. Sometimes that will cause the A/C to blow cool air initially, but will gradually shift to warm air. Other times, it’s never cool air and will simply fill the cabin with warm air.
A visible leak under the chassis is another sign that something is afoot. A puddle of liquid could mean any number of things for a car, and one of those issues is a failing air conditioner. If you notice wet spots around A/C lines when you look under the hood, and the A/C isn’t blowing cool air it’s time to have your car serviced.
Whenever the air conditioner in a car is initiated, it’s accompanied by a little “click” noise. That’s the sound of the A/C clutch on the compressor engaging. If you don’t hear that click, that’s a sign that the refrigerant levels are either too high or too low, preventing the clutch from engaging. Lastly, take the vehicle in to be serviced as soon as you smell odd odors coming from the vents. A weird smell is indicative of water or mildew being present in the system, where it doesn’t belong.