How to Diagnose When Your Vehicle is in Need of Air Conditioner Repairs

Air conditioning has become a necessity for a great number of drivers. However, when it comes to air conditioner repairs, Perth motorists can hesitate as they are unsure whether a fault has actually developed. This can mean that you may be at a greater risk of the air conditioner failing just when you need it most. While technical trouble shooting should be left to a professional mechanic or technician, it is possible to diagnose common issues to confirm that it is in need of repair.

Temperature isn't cold:

There are several potential causes for this issue including a low refrigerant level, a blown fuse or a faulty compressor. In order to assess whether your vehicle has developed one of these repair issues, check for signs of coolant leaks, replace the appropriate fuse and listen for sounds of squeaking when you turn on the air conditioner.

It can be very common especially in older vehicles for leaks to develop. These are commonly on hoses and connectors but you may not notice a wet spot or oil stain under the vehicle as the lubricant is not as oily as other vehicle fluids. Professional technicians can add a special dye to the system to determine if there are any leaks or use an electronic leak detector. If you see any indication of coolant on any hoses or connectors, there is a strong possibility that you have a leak and should have it investigated.

Intermittent temperature:

This issue is more easy to notice, as you have a system which blows cool and warm air alternately. The cause for this issue is generally related to moisture in the system. However, it can also be caused by a defective switch, temperature sensor or control module. Your technician will usually check for faulty components and may use a vacuum pump to purge any moisture from within the system.

Excessive Noise:

This may not be noticeable immediately over your engine noise and sound system but unless addressed any noise is likely to get steadily worse. There are several potential causes for noisy function of your air conditioner. These include a compression problem, cross contaminated or wrong lubricant, or a rattle in one of the components or hoses. This problem can be corrected simply by tidying up the layout of the hoses and checking they are fully secure. In some cases this will resolve the rattle and not require further specialist attention.

Bad Smell:

Another common sign indicating the need for air conditioner repairs Perth motorists may notice is a bad smell. This is generally caused by bacteria in the system which not only smells unpleasant but can also compromise your health. If the smell is more like oil or gasoline, then you should have the system checked as quickly as possible. 

If you are experiencing problems with your vehicle,on that situation air conditioning repairs perth motorists should contact us. We have experience and expertise in all aspects of car repair including diagnosis of air conditioner issues and we would be delighted to assist you.