5 Signs your air-conditioning needs attention

1. IT’S NOT COOLING OR COOLING TOO SLOWLY

You turn on the air-conditioning and… nothing! Except maybe some warm or hot air. Houston… we have a problem. There could be several reasons. Your system may be low on refrigerant, cooling fans may be damaged, or it could be as simple as a resistor or a cabin filter could be blocked by leaves and debris. If it’s taking longer than normal to cool your car’s cabin, something’s up. It’s likely you have a leak. This could place the air-conditioning unit under strain, and you should have this looked at immediately.

2. THE WINDSCREEN STAYS FOGGY

Your windows are fogging up so you turn the air-conditioning on to de-mist them but… no luck! This is usually a result of low refrigerant or a weak blower motor. So instead of resorting to wiping a clear patch on the windscreen every few minutes, get your air-conditioning serviced by A/C Pro and enjoy crystal clear vision no matter the situation!

3. SOMETHING SMELLS BAD

Whoops! You turn on your air con… and a bad smell is coming out of your vents. This could mean there’s mould growing inside the air-conditioning unit. Because mould spores can lead to respiratory problems for you and your passengers, you should have this fixed as soon as you can.

4. YOU SEE WATER STAINS IN THE VEHICLE

When you run your air-conditioning for a while, it’s normal to see water drain from the underside of your car. However, if you see water stains on the floor inside the car, you probably have a problem. The drain on the underside of your vehicle may be damaged or blocked. This can cause the water to back up and drain into the vehicle, pooling in the front footwell. You should book in with us as soon as you can.

5. SOMETHING SOUNDS STRANGE

If you turn on the air-conditioning and you hear rattling or banging it may be debris blocking the fan, or a part of the air conditioning compressor is broken or worn out. You need to address this immediately to avoid expensive further damage, call A/C Pro today.