• Service your aircon system every year
• Protect yourself from germs and hay
fever allergies
• Save £££’s in potential repair bills
Your car air conditioning system loses up to 15% of it's refrigerant every year. A poorly performing car aircon system can cause a build up of fungus, bacteria and other microbes growing inside the evaporator core causing a smell, sometimes an allergic reaction and can even lead to legionnaires disease.
You should have your car air con system serviced every 18 months - it will state this in your car manufacturers service guide, yet when your car receives a standard service, your A/C system is not included. A poor aircon system can increase your fuel costs as the air conditioning pump needs to work harder to control the temperature in you car.
Please Note: We add leak detection dye when servicing your aircon, this will save considerable diagnostic charges should you ever have a problem in the future.
If you don't need a full aircon service but want your A/C system to smell fresh, this air-conditioning sanitiser uses a powerful anti-bacterial agent and odour neutraliser to destroy germs and bacteria that live in your cabin and build up in your air-conditioning and heating system. The service will leave your car smelling fresh, clean and free of bacteria and germs.
1. What are the benefits of air conditioning? Efficient cool air in summer! Warm dehumidified air in winter easily demists steamed up windows! Filters pollutants / airborne particles inc pollen helping allergy sufferers! Pleasant and odour free vehicle atmosphere at all times.
2. What causes the smell in
my A/C system?
The origin of the smell is caused by fungus,
bacteria and other microbes growing inside the evaporator core. The
moisture-laden environment is very conducive to the growth of these
organisms. As automakers downsize components to save space and weight,
this problem has been increased. Because the automakers made the evaporator
smaller, they added more fins and packed them closer together to increase
the efficiency of the evaporator. While this has made the evaporator
more efficient, it has also made it more prone to trap moisture that
contributes to the growth of these organisms. We offer a full odour
removal service using the latest research, tools and equipment. Contact
us to find out more.
3. Does A/C use more fuel?
The
answer to this is 'yes' it does, but not by much. But then think of the
alternatives. You could have the windows open but that would increase
wind resistance which can add up to 10% to your fuel consumption, especially
at speed. And don't forget the extra noise and pollution through that
open window. Also, it's worth pointing out that you should run your air
conditioning at least once a week, especially in winter as the seals
can seize up through non use potentially costing you more in future in
new parts and repair!!!
4. Why does my car need an
air conditioning recharge?
You're air conditioning
system can lose up to 15% of it's coolant every year, so a 3 year old
car may have lost almost half it's coolant seriously impacting on the
performance of the system and damaging the components involved. You
should regularly have the air conditioning systems serviced to reduce
wear and tear on the components and help avoid potentially big repair
bills. We offer recharging and servicing.
5. Why should I get my air
conditioning serviced?
As previously mentioned, through non use
seals can seize. Your car manufacturer when they service your car only
test to see if the air conditioning works, not that all the components
are working properly and in full working condition. Regular air conditioning
system servicing ensures the system is full of coolant, that their
are now leaks, the pressure is correct and that the hoses, seals and
pipes are all in full working order.
6. What's the best way to run
my air conditioning?
Turn the air conditioning on, ensuring that
it's not set to 'economy' mode. When you first get into a hot car, open
the windows, ensure that the air vents are set to face level and the
system is set up to do the same, not pointed at your feet. Remember
cold air falls. Turn the temperature to as low as it will go, and the
blower as high as possible. Also make sure that the air is on 'recirc'
mode and not taking air from outside. Better to cool already cooled
air!! When the temperature is more comfortable, close the windows and
increase the temperature to a more suitable level as well as decreasing
the blower speed. You should also point the air vents upwards to ensure
the cold air flows down again.
