Air conditioning maintenance and repair

If your car’s air conditioning no longer blows cold enough air, or the windows mist up quickly, the cause is usually a drop in refrigerant or a service that has been left undone. The air conditioning system naturally loses part of its refrigerant every year, which increases the load on the system and raises fuel consumption. At Carstop we carry out a thorough air conditioning check, recharge the system and repair leaks where necessary, so you enjoy a pleasant cabin climate and safe visibility in every season.

Carstop workshops include the following among their maintenance services

Air conditioning diagnostics and refrigerant recharging
Leak testing the system and locating leaks
Repair of air conditioning compressors, pipes and radiators
Checking the electrical system and sensors
Antibacterial cleaning and cabin filter replacement

How to recognise when you should bring your car in for a check

The air blown into the cabin is not cold enough, or cooling takes longer
When the amount of refrigerant in the system has fallen through natural loss or a leak, the efficiency of the air conditioning drops noticeably. The system still runs, but can no longer cool the cabin down on a hot day.
The windows mist up quickly and there is a musty smell in the cabin
One of the main jobs of a working air conditioning system is to dry the air. If the air conditioning is not working or the cabin filter is blocked, moisture stays in the car, misting up the windows and encouraging bacteria to multiply in the system.

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How often should a car's air conditioning be serviced and recharged?
It is advisable to service and recharge the air conditioning system every 1–2 years. Even a completely sound and sealed system loses roughly 10–15% of its refrigerant a year through natural loss, which gradually reduces cooling performance.
Why should you not keep driving for long with an empty or leaking air conditioning system?
The refrigerant contains a special oil that lubricates the air conditioning compressor. If the system is empty or leaking, the compressor runs dry, overheats and seizes. Replacing the compressor costs many times more than recharging and leak testing in good time.

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