In summer, having working AC is essential. A car AC not working becomes even more of a problem when the temperatures start to climb. Your AC needs regular service and maintenance to keep it working effectively. As your Ford dealer, we’d like to tell you about some possible signs that your AC needs to be repaired.
Damaged Condenser
Your AC system consists of several different components. Each of these components needs to work together in order for your AC to work. The condenser is responsible for cooling the refrigerant and changing it from a gas into a liquid. Other parts of the AC system will then use this cold liquid to provide the cold air you need in your cabin.
The condenser is located at the front of your car near the radiator. It can, unfortunately, get dirty due to dust and other pollutants drawn into your vehicle. A blocked or damaged condenser won’t be able to cool the air for your AC. We routinely check your condenser during its regular service, and our technicians can clean it and remove any blockage causing the problem.
Leaking Refrigerant
The air that flows into your car is cooled through the actions of refrigerant. This gas is converted between gaseous and liquid states at various points in the AC cooling process. Without this gas, your AC system won’t work. Refrigerant gas can leak from a hole in a pipe, a damaged condenser or compressor, or several other places.
The refrigerant gas is invisible and odorless, making leak detection more difficult. Our technicians will pump an ultraviolet dye into the AC system and then use an ultraviolet detector to highlight the area of the leak. Once we’ve found the source, we can repair or replace the damaged section, stopping the leak.
Damaged Compressor
The compressor in your AC system is a pump that pumps refrigerant through the AC system under high pressure. When you turn on your AC, you’ll hear a faint click. This click is the sound of the compressor clutch activating the compressor. If you hear this sound but your AC isn’t getting cold, you may have a refrigerant leak.
You might also find that a damaged compressor works harder and faster as your vehicle moves. The increased airflow causes the compressor to work more as speed climbs, as well as work faster due to a rise of pressure in the compressor. A third possible compressor problem is a blown fuse, which has caused the compressor to shut off. Our technicians will check your compressor and repair or replace it.
Our technicians can easily fix any AC problem for you. Contact us at DARCARS Ford of Lanham service center and we’ll help you figure out what’s going on with your AC system.
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