With winter approaching, it’s important to keep an eye out for all of the issues that could arise with your air conditioning system in cars, vans and other vehicles. Luckily, we’ve put together a list of the key things you need to look for when checking it over…
- A/C system doesn’t cool vehicle to set temperature
- Fan/blower does not work when set in A/C mode
- When the fan/blower works, it is louder than usual
- Some or all of the dash controls do not work when operated
- Heater, top and side vents, or defroster do not work
- A/C or engine makes loud noises when the heat or A/C is turned on
- Vehicle stalls or idles roughly when A/C is turned on
- Vehicle runs hot or overheats when A/C is on
- There is water on the car’s floor
- Electric engine cooling fan quickly cycles on and off
- Unusual odors come from interior vents
- A/C unit has not been serviced in a long time
- Windows fog when defroster is turned on
