Author: relayapi

Hey TIGARD! Let’s talk about one of our OR summertime must-haves: your car A/C. It’s real easy for TIGARD drivers to take their car’s air conditioner for granted. Just push the right buttons and out comes cool, dry, clean air. But your air conditioning system needs attention from time to time to help it keep its cool.

Do you hear loud noises under the hood when you turn on your air conditioner? Do you only get cool air sporadically? If so, it is time to get your air conditioner checked at Tylers Auto TV in TIGARD. 

When most TIGARD folks hear the words “air conditioning problems.” it sends a shiver up their spine. That is because the air conditioning system is fairly complex. It has a lot of parts and when it’s broken, it’s hard to repair.

What things can TIGARD drivers do to prevent air conditioning breakdowns?

A common cause of air conditioning failure is leaks. Water and air can leak into the system. It doesn’t work as well with air in it and water can cause rust that leads to damage of the car A/C components. Also, refrigerant, the stuff that makes the air cold, can leak out, reducing the efficiency of the system and making it work harder to cool the air. Periodically evacuating the air conditioning system and recharging it keeps the proper amount of clean refrigerant in the system so it cools better and lasts longer.

TIGARD drivers should run their air conditioner regularly, even during a OR winter, so that it lubricates itself and keeps the seals from drying out, which leads to leaks. Your owner’s manual will have recommendations for how often to service your air conditioner. Of course, if it’s not working right, now is the time to get it checked. The team at Tylers Auto TV in TIGARD can inspect and test your air conditioning and offer evacuation and recharge services. This helps you avoid repairs.

Tylers Auto TV
12485 SW MAIN ST
TIGARD, OR 97223
(503) 639-5588
http://www.tylersautomotive.com

Warm weather or cold, TIGARD drivers still need to think about their vehicle’s air conditioning. Most TIGARD people don’t service their air conditioning until after it fails. At Tylers Auto TV, we can advise you on your vehicle manufacturers preventive maintenance schedules for air conditioning service, just as we do for transmission service, oil changes and so on.

Maintaining your air conditioning system means that you always have enough refrigerant to properly do the job. Small leaks in the vehicle’s air conditioning system allow the refrigerant to escape and the system can’t cool the air as well. We see that a lot at Tylers Auto TV in TIGARD.

The refrigerant also contains oil that lubricates air conditioning components and keeps the seals resilient. Low refrigerant and lubricating oil means that the air conditioning parts will wear out prematurely, and all TIGARD vehicle owners know that air conditioning repairs can be costly. At Tylers Auto TV, we recommended that the air conditioner be run regularly, even during winter months, to keep the parts and seals lubricated.

TIGARD drivers need to be aware that there’s one more thing that isn’t directly related to air conditioning service but does impact the quality of the air in your vehicle. And that’s your cabin air filter. This filter cleans dust, pollen, pollution and other impurities in the air that come from the heater and air conditioner. The cabin air filter needs to be replaced when it’s dirty. If you don’t, it’ll start to smell. Not all vehicles have one, so ask your Tylers Auto TV service advisor to check your cabin air filter at the same time they’re doing your air conditioning service.

Tylers Auto TV
12485 SW MAIN ST
TIGARD, OR 97223
(503) 639-5588
http://www.tylersautomotive.com

Most TIGARD drivers don’t even think about their air conditioner.

Now here’s a tip for TIGARD vehicle owners: Run your air conditioner every so often during OR winters. This circulates the lubricant to help keep the seals from drying out.

The air conditioner actually removes some of the moisture in the air. So if you have trouble with fogging on your vehicle windshield during OR winters or during a rain storm, running the A/C on the defrost setting should help. Now on some TIGARD cars you can’t run the A/C at the same time as the defroster. Don’t ask me why, but I suspect lawyers were involved.

Also, air and water can get into the A/C system. That can reduce the efficiency of the system and also lead to corrosion that causes damage. TIGARD drivers should periodically purge the system and replace the refrigerant to remove the air and water.

OR drivers would be wise to learn the early warning signs of A/C trouble: 1) The air’s not as cold as it used to be. 2) It makes unusual noises when the A/C cycles on. Those are signs to get your vehicle into Tylers Auto TV in TIGARD before the damage gets worse.

By following the recommended service intervals in your vehicle owner’s manual, you can help prevent mechanical failure of your air conditioning system. Your A/C system contains some components like the compressor, condenser, dryer, etc. Anything TIGARD car owners can do to lengthen the life of their A/C is well worth it. 

Tylers Auto TV
12485 SW MAIN ST
TIGARD, OR 97223
(503) 639-5588
http://www.tylersautomotive.com

Working up a sweat is a great thing to do in a gym around TIGARD, but not in your vehicle. When TIGARD residents’ vehicle AC Systems have a problem, they’ll often feel it right away. The question is, how long do you put up with it? You know, the old comfort versus cost dilemma. But a more comfortable drive around OR has a lot of benefits, and keeping the AC System well maintained can help prevent repairs.

A common cause of AC failure is water and air in the system. The system does not work as well with air in it. And water can cause rust that leads to damage of the A/C components. Also refrigerant, the stuff that makes the air cold, can leak out, reducing the efficiency of the system and making it work harder to try to cool the air. That is why periodically evacuating the air conditioning system and recharging it keeps the proper amount of clean refrigerant in the system for TIGARD residents, so it cools better and lasts longer.

TIGARD drivers should also run the air conditioner regularly, even in the winter, so that it lubricates itself and keeps the seals from drying out. The seals can crack and that leads to leaks. Your vehicle’s owner’s manual will have recommendations for how often to service your air conditioner. Some service centers also have this information as part of their computer databases. Your friendly and knowledgeable Tylers Auto TV service advisor can give you more information.

Tylers Auto TV
12485 SW MAIN ST
TIGARD, OR 97223
(503) 639-5588
http://www.tylersautomotive.com