When the late Spring and Summer months come along and the days start warming up, there’s nothing more annoying than turning on your car’s air conditioning only to find that it’s blowing out warm air. When this happens, it could be the result of a number of issues with your car’s air conditioning, including a blocked or broken condenser, loose or worn belts, low refrigerant, and broken cooling fans. That’s why you should bring your car to an auto repair shop that knows how to handle air conditioning and heating repair issues.
The technicians at Geller’s Automotive know how to properly handle car air conditioning repair. If you’re experiencing problems with your car’s air conditioner, we first conduct an inspection to see if there are any loose or badly worn belts. We also, check the outlet temperature to determine how well the system is cooling. Finally, we conduct a pressure test on the system. Based on the results of the initial check, we may recommend additional diagnostics, like a dye injection leak test. We may also recommend evacuating and recharging your car’s air conditioning system.
Car Heater Repair – Keep Warm in the Winter
The heater in your car is actually part of the cooling system. Heat is produced during the engine’s combustion process. It is then absorbed by the coolant in your car’s radiator. From there, the coolant is circulated throughout the various components of the engine, including the heater core, before returning to the radiator. To distribute the heat to the interior of your vehicle, a fan blows air over the heater core.
Like your car’s radiator, the heater core can become clogged with rust or sludge. When this occurs, you’ll need to have your vehicle’s heating system repaired. If you have no heat or you smell the sweet aroma of engine coolant when your heater is on, chances are you have a small leak in the heater core. Geller’s Automotive can get your car’s heating system operating properly so you and your passengers will remain nice and warm during the winter months.
Car Air Conditioning & Heating FAQs
How does Geller’s Automotive diagnose a car air conditioning problem?
Our technicians begin by inspecting components such as belts and checking the air temperature coming from the vents. We can also perform pressure testing on the air conditioning system. Depending on the results, additional diagnostics such as a dye leak test may be recommended.
Does my car’s air conditioning system just need more refrigerant?
Not necessarily. Low refrigerant can cause poor cooling, but refrigerant loss may also indicate a leak in the system. Before simply recharging the air conditioner, it is important to determine why the system is not cooling properly.
What does evacuating and recharging a car air conditioner mean?
Evacuating the system removes the existing refrigerant and air from the A/C system so it can be properly serviced. The system is then recharged with the correct amount of refrigerant. Geller’s Automotive may recommend this service after evaluating your vehicle’s air conditioning system.
Why isn’t my car heater producing enough heat?
A lack of heat can be caused by problems involving the vehicle’s cooling system or heater core. Since the heater uses engine coolant to produce warm air inside the vehicle, restrictions, leaks, or other cooling-system problems can affect heater performance.
What does a sweet smell inside my car when the heater is running mean?
A sweet smell can be a sign of leaking engine coolant, including a possible heater-core leak. If you notice this odor when the heater is operating, Geller’s Automotive can inspect the heating and cooling system to locate the source of the problem.
