Car Air Conditioner Needs Regular Service
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CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA, December 25, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Most car owners know that their car needs to visit a car service centre regularly. For optimum efficiency from your car, you need to make sure that it is serviced at least once a year. When the annual service is forgotten about, you end up paying out extra because of mechanical issues not picked up earlier. Unfortunately the air conditioning system service in your car is often neglected too. The air conditioning system (A/C) is not covered by the manufacturing service schedules and this may not always be a fact you are aware of. If you desire optimum output with your car's air conditioner, it may be worthwhile to consider the following advice from leading car repair professional's autoWORKS.

It is best to have your air conditioner serviced at least once a year, because the refrigerant cooling gas used to operate the air flow system depletes over time. The gas molecules move through the fabric of the rubber hoses and leak out of the gaps between seals, in the same way that a balloon loses air after a few days.

Running the air conditioning system throughout winter and summer will assist the operation by keeping it well lubricated and leak resistant. The refrigerant carries the oil that lubricates the system the compressor. The refrigerant also keeps the seals and hoses moist, which prevents them from drying out, which in turn can result in gas leakage and a slow deterioration of the entire structure's performance. These simple issues are minor to fix, but your conditioner system will need a complete refill of air conditioning refrigerant at some stage.

Those odd odours floating through your car are not your toes, but are the cause of bacterial build up in the air conditioning system. As your car ages it may need car repair, and the same stands for the air conditioning system, especially if it is used infrequently as bacteria and fungi start to flourish in the air-conditioning air vents. The spores of these unhealthy germs can be toxic and highly allergic which may cause headaches and flu like symptoms in some people. The problem can be solved by having an anti-bacterial treatment which destroys the bacterial growth and leaves your car refreshed. You can also slow down the growth of bacteria by switching on your air conditioner for the last ten minutes of your journey.

If you hear strange sounds emanating from your car, you usually react and take it to a car service centre; the same applies to your air conditioning system. If the system begins to make a peculiar noise, it is best to have a qualified specialist such as autoWORKS look at your A/C when you have a vehicle service. If the compressor becomes broken, metal filings can be left in the system, and these filings will need to be flushed out or an entirely new compressor may need to be fitted. Water puddles which form under your car after using the A/C are not cause for concern, especially if you see a water puddle under the passenger area, so don't fret. This is only condensed water dripping from the evaporator's drain tube. This is normal.

If you take your car to be serviced once a year, ensure that the A/C is checked by a professional team at the car service centre. Regular vehicle services for your air conditioner will save you money and keep you fresh all summer.

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