You should really get your Air Conditioning system serviced EVERY YEAR.

You will find this in the Service Schedules of most major car manufacturers, however, even Main Dealers ignore this, as they often don’t want to get involved in something they don’t know much about, and are often afraid of the relevant legislation.

An A/C service will ensure that the system is kept in peak condition and wont let you down when you need it most, especially on that hot summer’s day!

It may also save you a lot of money as Air Conditioning repairs are usually costly, especially if problems are left to develop.

This is due to the compressor, the main part of the system, which relies on a constant supply of the correct amount of refrigerant, and therefore the correct amount of lubricant (oil).

All Air Conditioning systems will leak refrigerant over a period of time, and if this is allowed to continue the results can seriously affect the compressor. The compressor can also be starved of oil if another component, such as a valve, causes the refrigerant flow to cease.

All refrigerants are recovered and recycled to prevent damage to the environment.

What work will be carried out during an AC service?
An Air Conditioning service takes approximately 1 hour and consists of the following:

1. Check pressures and vent temperature prior to servicing.
2. Check all controls including air distribution.
3. Analyse refrigerant, Evacuate system, measure system, Measure amount recovered. (All waste refrigerant will be recovered, and disposed of as required by the EPA Act 1990).
4. Pressure test system using OFN (Oxygen Free Nitrogen), and test for leaks (If a leak in the system is found, we will not re-charge with refrigerant, and this will be discussed.)
5. Add correct type of oil, as recommended by the manufacturer.
6. Visual check of condenser.
7. Visual check of all hosing (routing and condition).
8. Visual check of compressor and mount brackets for security of fitting.
9. Visual check of compressor drive belt tension/condition.
10. Recharge system with correct refrigerant as recommended by manufacturer.
11. Check vent temperature and refrigerant pressures.
12. Check condenser fan operation.
13. Check all electrics and controls.
14. Check drain tube, (where possible).
15. Optional (AC ANTI-BACTERIAL TREATMENT).
16. Update Service Records.