Car Air Conditioning Recharge & Repairs in Dorking, SurreyHow does the air conditioning system on my car work? There are 5 main parts that make up the system… The compressor is at the heart of the air conditioning system and is similar in size to an alternator. It is normally sited low down in the engine bay and is connected to the rest of the air conditioning system by 2 hoses. When the air conditioning is turned on inside the vehicle it electrically operates the clutch on the compressor pulley causing refrigerant gas to be pumped through to the rest of the system at a very high pressure. At this point, due to the pressure, the refrigerant gas is very hot. The condenser is a radiator, normally with one or more of its own electric cooling fans. The condenser cools the high-pressure refrigerant gas, which has come from the compressor and transfers it in to a liquid, expelling the heat in to the atmosphere. The receiver dryer sits in line with the outlet from the condenser and captures any moisture or contaminates which if left to circulate in the system would cause damage to other air conditioning components.

Next in line is the expansion valve. This part reduces the pressure causing the refrigerant to be reverted back to a gas from a liquid, which causes rapid cooling. This part is buried deep underneath the dashboard and is where the now highly cooled refrigerant absorbs the heat from inside the vehicle by way of the air being pushed over the outside of the very cold evaporator. How often should I recharge my cars air con system? We recommend that you have the system recharged every 2 years. This is in line with most manufacturer recommendations. Why does it need to be recharged? Most modern vehicles have an air conditioning or climate control system and that is just as important to maintain as any other system on the vehicle. Around 10-15% of the systems refrigerant can be lost naturally every year. Air conditioning repairs can be costly and largely caused by a lack of regular maintenance i.e. low refrigerant. Low refrigerant can result in the compressor being asked to work much harder than it’s designed to do in order to maintain the required pressure to run the system.

Running an air conditioning system with low refrigerant is like running your cars engine with low engine oil, which results in high friction levels and prematurely worn parts.air conditioning units for excavators How much does it cost to recharge the air con system?contactor on outside ac unit Air conditioning recharge/regas – £55 plus VAT.white mold in ac ducts This involves recovering the refrigerant that remains in the system; a vacuum test and recharge to the vehicle specific refrigerant level including oil if required and UV leak detection dye. How long does a recharge take? A system recharge/regas normally takes around an hour to complete. I think my system has a leak. Yes, we are fully equipped to investigate air conditioning leaks.

If the performance of your air con system has deteriorated we would first suggest having the system recharged which will determine how much refrigerant was left in the system and also perform a vacuum test for major leaks. Should a major leak be present then the system will require a Nitrogen leak detection test, which we can carry out for £50 plus VAT. If the system passes the vacuum test then a recharge will be carried out and a UV leak detection dye will be added. If you feel the system start to deteriorate again then we can then inspect the components with a UV lamp to trace the cause of the leak. Do you carry out air conditioning repairs? Yes we do, no problem at all. Repairs are individually priced so please contact us for information. Are your staff qualified to work on my vehicles air conditioning? Yes, all of our staff are qualified to the legally required standard and hold current IMI Awards or City & Guilds qualifications in Mobile Air Conditioning Refrigerant Handling.

The refrigerant used in a vehicles air conditioning system is very dangerous if handled incorrectly and also very harmful to the environment so it is imperative that anyone working with such a refrigerant is properly trained and qualified to do so. Cars - Trucks - Plant - Agricultural The most extensive air conditioning service available including: Checking the operation of your air conditioning system A full visual inspection with temperature and leak checks Recovery of refrigerant and evacuation of air and moisture from system Adding fresh system oil Recharging refrigerant to recommended levels Adding ultra violet dye to aid with future leak detection Removal of bacteria and odours A full system report with a printout Mobile Debit / Credit Card terminal for convenient payment Air Conditioning Repairs and Servicing Your car's air conditioning system is one of its most important features. Not only does it keep you cool in the summer months, it also dehumidifies the interior air throughout the year and so removes moisture whilst filtering airborne pollutants such as dust, pollen and diesel particles.

Your air conditioning system is the biggest contributor in maintaining a pleasant and comfortable interior climate whenever your car is in use Air conditioning systems need to be operated for 10 to 15 minutes a week to prevent the flexible pipe work and '0' ring seals from drying out and allowing the refrigerant to escape. Low refrigerant content can decrease system efficiency with moisture build-up leading to leaks. This creates acids, and corrosion affecting the air conditioning system's operation and the longevity of the components that the refrigerant comes into contact with. Have Your car's air conditioning system serviced by our fully trained experts annually Why use Aircare Automotive? Vehicle Aircon Full Service and Re-gas from only £49.99 Mobile call out to your home or place of work at a time to suit you Over 20 years vehicle A/C experience making us the very best Re-gas and full A/C service to cars, vans, trucks and agricultural vehicles