There’s nothing more frustrating than knowing that your Car AC has lost its cool during the scorching summer heat. There can be many reasons for car AC to stop working.
Since the car's air conditioning system is a highly specialized piece of equipment. The smallest mistake when recharging the AC can cause major issues. The refrigerant used in air conditioning systems is also extremely harmful to the environment. It is best to leave AC repair to the professionals.
Car AC Components:
Since numerous components give you the chilly air inside the cabin. The car AC comprises the following significant parts:
• Compressor
• Condenser
• Expansion valve
• Evaporator
• Propellant
A belt drives the compressor in a car's air conditioner. When you turn on the air conditioner, an electric clutch in the compressor's pulley engages and begins driving the pump. The compressor is a pump that compresses the gas to liquefy it and sends it through the expansion valve to the evaporator. The gas evaporates as it passes through the expansion valve. This is the step in which the gas cools down. The evaporator absorbs heat from the passenger compartment's air, and the gas flows back to the compressor via the condenser. The gas is cooled by the condenser, which then liquifies by the compressor, and the process continues.
Car AC Repair:
When any of the above-mentioned components stop working, your Car AC will not provide that chilly air you enjoy. To get your car AC repaired you need a professional. There are numerous causes for a car's air conditioner to stop working, but the most common is a gas leak.
Car AC Gas:
Refrigerant/Coolant is the gas that works as a propellant in your Car AC. When your car AC is low on gas and needs recharging, you can take it to a Car AC professional. However, a choked air filter can also cause Car AC to lose its cool.
Car AC Compressor:
Here are some indicators that your car's air conditioner isn't blowing cold air due to a faulty compressor:
• Unusual compressor noise
• Damage, debris, or dirt visible on the compressor.
• The compressor clutch isn't working
How to Recharge Car AC:
It has already been started and will be reiterated that the refrigerant is a highly dangerous gas that must be handled with extreme caution. The smallest mistake in this procedure can have fatal consequences. It is best to leave this repair to the professionals unless you are certain you know what you are doing. However, you can check more details in the video.