Many drivers only think about their vehicle’s air conditioning when it stops blowing cold air. However, your air conditioning system does much more than simply keep you comfortable on a warm day.
Regular air conditioning servicing, including an air conditioning regas and clean, helps maintain the system’s performance, improves air quality inside your vehicle and can even help prevent expensive repairs in the future.
At Birway, we recommend having your air conditioning system checked every couple of years to ensure it’s operating efficiently all year round.
What is an air conditioning regas?
Your vehicle’s air conditioning system contains a refrigerant gas that absorbs heat from inside the cabin and helps produce the cold air you feel through the vents.
Over time, small amounts of this gas naturally escape from the system. In fact, it’s perfectly normal for an air conditioning system to lose around 10% of its refrigerant each year. As refrigerant levels reduce, your air conditioning becomes less effective, takes longer to cool the cabin and puts additional strain on the system.
An air conditioning regas removes any remaining refrigerant, checks the system and refills it with the correct amount of gas specified by the vehicle manufacturer, restoring its cooling performance.
Why does your air conditioning need cleaning?
Your air conditioning system doesn’t just circulate cold air – it also circulates the air you breathe inside your vehicle. Over time, moisture inside the system can encourage the growth of bacteria, mould and fungi, particularly around the evaporator. This can lead to unpleasant smells every time you switch on the air conditioning.
A professional air conditioning clean helps eliminate bacteria and odours, leaving your vehicle smelling fresher while improving the quality of the air inside the cabin.
More than just keeping you cool
Many people associate air conditioning with hot summer weather, but it’s actually useful throughout the year. During winter, your air conditioning helps remove moisture from inside the vehicle, clearing misted windows much more quickly and improving visibility.
A well-maintained air conditioning system can also help:
- keep the cabin comfortable in all seasons
- remove moisture from the air
- reduce window misting
- improve air quality inside the vehicle
- help protect expensive air conditioning components from unnecessary wear
Signs your air conditioning needs attention
If you notice any of the following, it could be time for an air conditioning service:
- the air isn’t as cold as it used to be
- the system takes a long time to cool the cabin
- unpleasant smells coming from the vents
- windows taking longer to demist
- strange noises when the air conditioning is running
Ignoring these signs could lead to reduced efficiency and, in some cases, more expensive repairs if components become damaged.
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Book your air conditioning service at Birway Garage
If your vehicle’s air conditioning isn’t performing as it should, we’re here to help. At Birway, we provide professional air conditioning regas and cleaning services to help keep your system working efficiently, improve cabin air quality and ensure you’re comfortable whatever the weather.
Contact us here today for more details or book your vehicle in online here.