Category: Air Conditioning

On a hot day, you want your vehicle’s air conditioning to work.  When the air blowing out of your vents isn’t cold, it’s easy to think, “I’ll just take it by the shop and have them top off my refrigerant.” But while some people think air conditioning is that simple, it’s actually not.

If your refrigerant is low, something has to have happened for it to be depleted.  Perhaps there’s a leak in the system.  Or some hoses or clamps have failed.  If the system isn’t evaluated by someone who knows air conditioning, it’s possible that adding refrigerant will just be a band-aid solution.

It’s also possible that contaminants have gotten into the refrigerant, such as carbon dioxide, nitrogen, argon, or air.  Some of those gases do not condense like refrigerant does which can increase the pressure inside the system and strain the lines and other components. At that point, the best course of action may be to have the old refrigerant (with its contaminants) bled from the system and have your AC recharged with new refrigerant.

Bring it to us, and we can inspect and test the system and all its components.  That will include a pressure test for leaks.  Most vehicle manufacturers don’t have a service schedule for air conditioning systems, so one way to know when you should have it looked at is when it’s not behaving the way it used to.  For example, it may not get cold as fast as it did before or even at all.

So, when hot air is exiting your vents when you want it to be cold, schedule an appointment and have a trained technician take care of it.  Are you cool with that?

Allied Auto Works
2073 Grant Road
Los Altos, CA 94024
6509687227
http://alliedautoworks.com

Hi Cayenne here and warm weather or cold, Los Altos drivers still need to consider their vehicle’s air conditioning. Most Los Altos people don’t service their air conditioning until after it fails. At Allied Auto Works, 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 always having enough refrigerant to do the job properly. 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 Allied Auto Works in Los Altos.

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 Los Altos vehicle owners know that air conditioning repairs can be costly. At Allied Auto Works, we recommended that the air conditioner be run regularly, even during winter months, to keep the parts and seals lubricated.

Los Altos drivers need to be aware that there’s one more thing that isn’t directly related to air conditioning service but does impact the air quality in your vehicle. And that’s your cabin air filter. This filter cleans dust, pollen, pollution, and other air impurities 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 Allied Auto Works service advisor to check your cabin air filter while they’re doing your air conditioning service.

And as we leave Summer and enter into Autumn, I leave you with this,

Autumn leaves don’t fall, they fly. They take their time and wander on this their only chance to soar

Cayenne

Allied Auto Works
2073 Grant Road
Los Altos, CA 94024
6509687227
http://alliedautoworks.com

Hi Cayenne here and warm weather or cold, Los Altos drivers still need to consider their vehicle’s air conditioning. Most Los Altos people don’t service their air conditioning until after it fails. At Allied Auto Works, 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 always having enough refrigerant to do the job properly. 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 Allied Auto Works in Los Altos.

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 Los Altos vehicle owners know that air conditioning repairs can be costly. At Allied Auto Works, we recommended that the air conditioner be run regularly, even during winter months, to keep the parts and seals lubricated.

Los Altos drivers need to be aware that there’s one more thing that isn’t directly related to air conditioning service but does impact the air quality in your vehicle. And that’s your cabin air filter. This filter cleans dust, pollen, pollution, and other air impurities 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 Allied Auto Works service advisor to check your cabin air filter while they’re doing your air conditioning service.

And as we leave Summer and enter into Autumn, I leave you with this,

Autumn leaves don’t fall, they fly. They take their time and wander on this their only chance to soar

Cayenne

Allied Auto Works
2073 Grant Road
Los Altos, CA 94024
6509687227
http://alliedautoworks.com

Hi Cayenne here and warm weather or cold, Los Altos drivers still need to consider their vehicle’s air conditioning. Most Los Altos people don’t service their air conditioning until after it fails. At Allied Auto Works, 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 always having enough refrigerant to do the job properly. 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 Allied Auto Works in Los Altos.

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 Los Altos vehicle owners know that air conditioning repairs can be costly. At Allied Auto Works, we recommended that the air conditioner be run regularly, even during winter months, to keep the parts and seals lubricated.

Los Altos drivers need to be aware that there’s one more thing that isn’t directly related to air conditioning service but does impact the air quality in your vehicle. And that’s your cabin air filter. This filter cleans dust, pollen, pollution, and other air impurities 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 Allied Auto Works service advisor to check your cabin air filter while they’re doing your air conditioning service.

And as we leave Summer and enter into Autumn, I leave you with this,

Autumn leaves don’t fall, they fly. They take their time and wander on this their only chance to soar

Cayenne

Allied Auto Works
2073 Grant Road
Los Altos, CA 94024
6509687227
http://alliedautoworks.com

Hi Cayenne here and warm weather or cold, Los Altos drivers still need to consider their vehicle’s air conditioning. Most Los Altos people don’t service their air conditioning until after it fails. At Allied Auto Works, 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 always having enough refrigerant to do the job properly. 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 Allied Auto Works in Los Altos.

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 Los Altos vehicle owners know that air conditioning repairs can be costly. At Allied Auto Works, we recommended that the air conditioner be run regularly, even during winter months, to keep the parts and seals lubricated.

Los Altos drivers need to be aware that there’s one more thing that isn’t directly related to air conditioning service but does impact the air quality in your vehicle. And that’s your cabin air filter. This filter cleans dust, pollen, pollution, and other air impurities 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 Allied Auto Works service advisor to check your cabin air filter while they’re doing your air conditioning service.

And as we leave Summer and enter into Autumn, I leave you with this,

Autumn leaves don’t fall, they fly. They take their time and wander on this their only chance to soar

Cayenne

Allied Auto Works
2073 Grant Road
Los Altos, CA 94024
6509687227
http://alliedautoworks.com

Hi Cayenne here and warm weather or cold, Los Altos drivers still need to consider their vehicle’s air conditioning. Most Los Altos people don’t service their air conditioning until after it fails. At Allied Auto Works, 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 always having enough refrigerant to do the job properly. 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 Allied Auto Works in Los Altos.

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 Los Altos vehicle owners know that air conditioning repairs can be costly. At Allied Auto Works, we recommended that the air conditioner be run regularly, even during winter months, to keep the parts and seals lubricated.

Los Altos drivers need to be aware that there’s one more thing that isn’t directly related to air conditioning service but does impact the air quality in your vehicle. And that’s your cabin air filter. This filter cleans dust, pollen, pollution, and other air impurities 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 Allied Auto Works service advisor to check your cabin air filter while they’re doing your air conditioning service.

And as we leave Summer and enter into Autumn, I leave you with this,

Autumn leaves don’t fall, they fly. They take their time and wander on this their only chance to soar

Cayenne

Allied Auto Works
2073 Grant Road
Los Altos, CA 94024
6509687227
http://alliedautoworks.com

Hi Cayenne here and warm weather or cold, Los Altos drivers still need to consider their vehicle’s air conditioning. Most Los Altos people don’t service their air conditioning until after it fails. At Allied Auto Works, 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 always having enough refrigerant to do the job properly. 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 Allied Auto Works in Los Altos.

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 Los Altos vehicle owners know that air conditioning repairs can be costly. At Allied Auto Works, we recommended that the air conditioner be run regularly, even during winter months, to keep the parts and seals lubricated.

Los Altos drivers need to be aware that there’s one more thing that isn’t directly related to air conditioning service but does impact the air quality in your vehicle. And that’s your cabin air filter. This filter cleans dust, pollen, pollution, and other air impurities 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 Allied Auto Works service advisor to check your cabin air filter while they’re doing your air conditioning service.

And as we leave Summer and enter into Autumn, I leave you with this,

Autumn leaves don’t fall, they fly. They take their time and wander on this their only chance to soar

Cayenne

Allied Auto Works
2073 Grant Road
Los Altos, CA 94024
6509687227
http://alliedautoworks.com

Hi Cayenne here and warm weather or cold, Los Altos drivers still need to consider their vehicle’s air conditioning. Most Los Altos people don’t service their air conditioning until after it fails. At Allied Auto Works, 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 always having enough refrigerant to do the job properly. 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 Allied Auto Works in Los Altos.

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 Los Altos vehicle owners know that air conditioning repairs can be costly. At Allied Auto Works, we recommended that the air conditioner be run regularly, even during winter months, to keep the parts and seals lubricated.

Los Altos drivers need to be aware that there’s one more thing that isn’t directly related to air conditioning service but does impact the air quality in your vehicle. And that’s your cabin air filter. This filter cleans dust, pollen, pollution, and other air impurities 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 Allied Auto Works service advisor to check your cabin air filter while they’re doing your air conditioning service.

And as we leave Summer and enter into Autumn, I leave you with this,

Autumn leaves don’t fall, they fly. They take their time and wander on this their only chance to soar

Cayenne

Allied Auto Works
2073 Grant Road
Los Altos, CA 94024
6509687227
http://alliedautoworks.com

Hi Cayenne here and warm weather or cold, Los Altos drivers still need to consider their vehicle’s air conditioning. Most Los Altos people don’t service their air conditioning until after it fails. At Allied Auto Works, 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 always having enough refrigerant to do the job properly. 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 Allied Auto Works in Los Altos.

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 Los Altos vehicle owners know that air conditioning repairs can be costly. At Allied Auto Works, we recommended that the air conditioner be run regularly, even during winter months, to keep the parts and seals lubricated.

Los Altos drivers need to be aware that there’s one more thing that isn’t directly related to air conditioning service but does impact the air quality in your vehicle. And that’s your cabin air filter. This filter cleans dust, pollen, pollution, and other air impurities 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 Allied Auto Works service advisor to check your cabin air filter while they’re doing your air conditioning service.

And as we leave Summer and enter into Autumn, I leave you with this,

Autumn leaves don’t fall, they fly. They take their time and wander on this their only chance to soar

Cayenne

Allied Auto Works
2073 Grant Road
Los Altos, CA 94024
6509687227
http://alliedautoworks.com

Hi Cayenne here and warm weather or cold, Los Altos drivers still need to consider their vehicle’s air conditioning. Most Los Altos people don’t service their air conditioning until after it fails. At Allied Auto Works, 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 always having enough refrigerant to do the job properly. 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 Allied Auto Works in Los Altos.

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 Los Altos vehicle owners know that air conditioning repairs can be costly. At Allied Auto Works, we recommended that the air conditioner be run regularly, even during winter months, to keep the parts and seals lubricated.

Los Altos drivers need to be aware that there’s one more thing that isn’t directly related to air conditioning service but does impact the air quality in your vehicle. And that’s your cabin air filter. This filter cleans dust, pollen, pollution, and other air impurities 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 Allied Auto Works service advisor to check your cabin air filter while they’re doing your air conditioning service.

And as we leave Summer and enter into Autumn, I leave you with this,

Autumn leaves don’t fall, they fly. They take their time and wander on this their only chance to soar

Cayenne

Allied Auto Works
2073 Grant Road
Los Altos, CA 94024
6509687227
http://alliedautoworks.com