When Your GMC Air Conditioner Needs Refrigerant
July 17, 2009 by jcme · Leave a Comment
Hot summers are made so much easier with the air conditioner in your GMC vehicle. Unfortunately, things sometimes go wrong. You might have a refrigerant leak, or it may be that part of your air conditioner is just not working right. Fortunately, there are some sure signs that can tell you that your GMC’s air conditioner needs to have refrigerant added.
The most obvious sign, of course, that your GMC vehicle has a problem with the air conditioner is that the system os cooling poorly. If it isn’t putting out cold air, it can be low on refrigerant. In most cases, when it’s working correctly, the air conditioner should put out air that is around 50 degrees cooler than the ambient temperature.
In some cases your air conditioning system may have a sight glass, which allows you to see your system refrigerant. If it looks clear and there’s no cold air, you probably have a leak in your system. If there is foam or bubbles, it means refrigerant is low.
The best way to tell when your GMC air conditioner needs refrigerant is with an A/C gauge. This shows how much pressure is in your system.
If your air conditioner needs service, come and see us. We are your Conshohocken area GMC dealer and we know how to fix your air conditioner.
Your Pontiac's Air Conditioning
May 11, 2009 by Adam · Leave a Comment
One of the most important systems in your Pontiac vehicle , when it comes to comfort, is your air conditioning. While you don’t rely on the air conditioning to keep your car going or keep you safe, it’s a system that is pretty important, especially if you live in a warmer climate.
There are several major components to your Pontaic’s air conditioning system. There is a compressor, a condenser, an evaporator, an accumulator or receiver and dryer. If your air conditioning stops working, any one of these components to the air conditioning system could be at fault.
Most often, however, the reason that an air conditioning system will stop functioning properly is because it runs out of refrigerant. There are two types of refrigerants commonly in use in today’s vehicles: for vehicles made before 1994, the refrigerant is R-12. For vehicles 1995 and later, the refrigerant is R-134a.
Understanding just these few basic ideas about your air conditioning system can help you to make good choices when it’s time to have your air conditioning system looked at by your auto repair professional. Call your local Pontiac dealer near Springfield today to make sure your air conditioner is ready to roll this summer.