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How To Fix Air Conditioning in Car

The air conditioner of a car is a multi-component piece of machinery that is most like a refrigerator.

The air conditioner is meant to remove the warm air from the car by pushing in cool air.

This keeps the small space temperate.

While every make and model of car is different, this article will tell you the basics of how to fix the air conditioning in a car.

How to Fix Air Conditioning in Car

Be aware of signs that re is a problem with your air conditioner

Be aware of the signs that there is a problem with your air conditioner. No cool air at all or a lack of cool air are the main signs that there is something wrong with your air conditioner.

Know parts of a car's air conditioner

Know the parts of a car's air conditioner. Basically, there are 5 major components to the air conditioning system, the compressor, the refrigerant, the condenser, the expansion valve and the dryer or evaporator.

Learn what each part of air conditioner does

Learn what each part of the air conditioner does.

The compressor is the power unit of the air conditioner and it pumps out the refrigerant, which is a chemical gas that condenses at a low temperature.

The condenser is what is used to change the refrigerant to the liquid form, while the dryer or evaporator turns that liquid into cold air.

The expansion valve removes any pressure from the condensed refrigerant and moves it into the evaporator.

Check to see if the refrigerant is leaking.

Use a fluorescent dye that you can purchase at an auto parts store like Autozone or NAPA.

Follow the directions of that particular dye.

Generally, you will add the dye through the low pressure A or C recharge port located on the car's A or C canister.

Check to see if the refrigerant is leaking.

Use a fluorescent dye that you can purchase at an auto parts store like Autozone or NAPA.

Follow the directions of that particular dye.

Generally, you will add the dye through the low pressure A or C recharge port located on the car's A or C canister.