air conditioning
Just like when heating or cooling any space, your vehicle comes equipped with a heating and cooling system. These systems typically get a lot of wear as they are utilized with nearly every drive. Getting regular maintenance for your vehicle’s heating and cooling system to ensure the inside of your car is comfortable for you and your passengers.
Heating and A/C systems function to keep the inside of your car warm in cool months and cool in warmer months. The air conditioning system also provides the function of operating your defrost in the winter months. Heating systems are made up of a heater core, a fan, and hoses that distribute the warmth from the engine to the rest of the vehicle. Air conditioning systems function similarly, delivering coolant to the fan to blow cool air throughout the passenger space.
How Can In ‘N Out Help With Air Conditioning?
A thorough examination of your air conditioning system which includes:
Examining the interior and blower
Inspecting radiator coolant level, hoses, pressure cap, and thermostat
Testing the compressor belt
Checking for punctures or additional damages
A thorough check of the pressure in the cooling system
Comparison of the pressure to producer specifications
Testing the A/C system for refrigerant cracks
Examining the interior vent air temperature level
What to Watch For:
At the greatest fan setting, your vents do not push out much air
If the temperature of the air blowing out of the vents is only slightly cooler or is warmer than the air outside of your car
Air that coming out of your vents smells damp, stuffy, or like mold
The passenger area of your vehicle does not heat up in cold weather or is only a little warmer compared to outside
The defroster takes longer than typical to function, blows in dirty air, or doesn't work
When your engine is idling, the heating unit or air conditioning does not work or quits blowing when your vehicle is in park
Your heater blows chilly air, or the A/C blows warm airCheck your battery once every year even if there are no noticeable issues.