About Air Conditioning, Why have your air conditioning serviced? 

Air conditioning is a valuable aid to safety and driver comfort. Although the systems are robust, they do require periodic maintenance.

Generally, air conditioning systems will tend to lose between 10% and 15% of their refrigerant gas per annum. As the quantity of refrigerant in the average system is between 600 grams and 800 grams, this level of natural wastage will rapidly impair performance. Typical problems caused by coolant loss include:

• Poor cooling, especially during very hot weather
• Impaired lubrication of moving parts which can lead to the premature failure of the compressor
• Air in the system causing corrosion and premature failure
• Moisture in the system causing corrosion and premature failure
• Odour problems, often stale/musty and unpleasant smells are common in older systems as airborne particles and mould can build up in the evaporator. In extreme cases, this can cause allergic reactions and even illness.
• Worsening fuel economy

  Correctly maintained air conditioning systems play a valuable role in maintaining driver and passenger safety by:

• Preventing allergens entering the vehicle
• Keeping windows free of condensation
• Maintaining a comfortable climate
• Significantly reducing the level of fumes and pollutants entering the vehicle.

To keep your air conditioning system working effectively it should be serviced at least once every two years.

Carry out visual inspection, Check refrigerated air temperature, compressor, and compressor clutch for operation.

Carry out visual inspection. Check refrigerated air temperature, compressor, and compressor clutch for operation. Intrude antibacterial disinfecting treatment into system.

Carry out visual inspection, check system pressures, refrigerated air temperature, compressor, and compressor clutch for operation. Evacuate air, moisture, and refrigerant from system. Recharge to manufacturer recommended levels adding fresh oil as necessary.

As per full service above plus the introduction of antibacterial/disinfecting treatment into system.

 Has your cabin filter been changed? This is the large filter that sits in the heart of the heating and ventilation system. Its job is to filter out gaseous pollutants as well as dust, soot and pollen. We recommend replacement if it has not been changed at the correct service intervals. This would be at an extra cost please ask for a quotation.