The two main causes of failure are lack of gas and component breakdown. Low refrigerant means low lubricant, which is contained in the refrigerant, this can lead to seals drying out, thus losing even more refrigerant and leading to failure of the compressor. This you really do want to prevent, as a failed system can be very expensive to repair. We recommend you regularly use your air conditioning, even in the winter!! To regas the system every 18 months to 2 year is highly recommended.
Regular servicing of your vehicles air conditioning system will ensure a long and trouble free life. Our air conditioning service includes:
- Recovering refrigerant
- Evacuate air and moisture from the system
- Leak test (only major leaks can be detected at this point)
- Add leak detecting dye
- Recharge air conditioning
Recharge air conditioning prices from £79.00 + VAT
Air conditioning is becoming increasingly common as a vehicle accessory. A good quality system will last the lifetime of the vehicle but will require regular maintenance. Having your air conditioning system checked and serviced regularly helps avoid expensive bills in the long term .
Some leaks can only be detected once the system has been pressurised and run for a period of time. These small leaks will then be shown up by the dye which has been added to the system.
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