Air Conditioner Service

With our sweltering summer season just around the corner, now is the time to get your air conditioning system repaired before you depend on it to survive even the quickest drives across town. It is important to schedule an air con service at your nearest car service company, even if you’re A/C seems to be working to what you might think is OK. Your heating system should be part of this service as well.
Even though you might not be turning up your heater for several months, believe it or not, your car’s heating system is also responsible for cooling your car’s engine on those extremely hot days, and the A/C system also plays a vital role during the colder months as well. Ignoring these performance issues can lead to expensive repairs down the line.

Heaters Keep Engines Cool
Strange, but true, your car’s engine cooling system is directly related to the heating system. Engine friction and combustion produce heat during operation, and while most of it is expelled through the exhaust system, the remaining heat must be dissipated. A mixture of water and antifreeze circulating through the engine block and radiator releases the excess heat into the atmosphere, and on cold days, that heat can also be redirected into the car to provide warmth for you and your passengers. With a mal-functioning heating system, your engine could overheat on a hot summer’s day and— worst-case scenario—a complete break-down.

Air Conditioning Help Defrost Windscreens
We all know those cold, chilly winter mornings, when you exhale and can see your breath, but not through your windshield, because of a layer of frost on the windscreen that your air conditioning system is hard at work behind the scenes. By pulling humidity out of the air, the air conditioning system helps defrost and defog the windscreen, so if you notice that the condensation is not disappearing on one of these gloomy mornings, it might be time to recharge the A/C system or have an A/C Technician @ BD Auto Car Service Centre in Cape Town check for leaks and damage.

Regular Maintenance Keeps your Heating System in Good Working Order
The air con system of your car is more complex than the one you may have in your home which, when not operating properly, only needs a central heating unit being simply replaced. It is actually a combination of components including the blower fan, thermostat, and heater core, which is usually located in a difficult to reach area under the dashboard. This can take days to repair if minor issues are not immediately addressed. Therefore regular maintenance, which includes checking hoses and belts, ensuring the antifreeze is clean and filled to proper levels, will help keep the whole system in good working order.

Regular A/C Maintenance Reduces the Risk of Compressor Failure
In the current economic crisis in our Country and the World at the moment, it is imperative that a regular maintenance regime is a priority. This will keep your well-earned money in your wallet. An added bonus is that your car’s fuel economy will improve as well. So with this in mind, remember, the compressor is an important component of your car’s air conditioning system, so it’s no surprise that it’s also the most expensive part to repair or replace. Regular maintenance ensures proper anti-freeze and lubrication levels, which reduces the risk of premature compressor failure. Another common air conditioning system problem involves minor issues like blockages or leaks, which are much easier to deal with if caught early during regular maintenance.

Heating and A/C System Maintenance Helps Keep You Healthy
As part of any regular maintenance routine for your car’s heating and air conditioning systems, technicians at BD Auto Car Service Centre will check your cabin air filter and replace it if needed. Cabin air filters trap pollen, bacteria, dust, and exhaust fumes before the air reaches your dashboard vents and pollutes the air you and your passengers breathe. Dirty or clogged filters can cause a variety of problems, from musty odors to headaches, allergic reactions, or breathing problems from the fumes, so it’s crucial to replace the filter before it gets that bad.