Most people don’t think twice about the air conditioning in their vehicles. They get in, turn the AC on and start driving. This habit can come back to bite you. A vehicle’s air conditioning system can develop issues over time, including leaks and a malfunctioning compressor. The last thing you need is to get in your car to go to work on a hot South Carolina summer morning to find that the AC is blowing hot air – or not blowing at all. Eastside Automotive in Greer, SC can maintain your vehicle’s air conditioning and provide auto AC repair when it malfunctions.
The compressor separates the low-pressure side from the high-pressure side. Refrigerant as a low-pressure gas enters the compressor, which compresses the gas into a high-pressure gas. The compressor is mounted on the front of the engine. The vehicle’s serpentine belt turns the compressor.
The condenser looks like a small radiator. It rides in front of your vehicle’s radiator. The refrigerant enters the condenser after it leaves the compressor. As it goes through the condenser, it cools but stays at a high pressure. The cooling process changes it from a gas to a liquid.
Depending on the vehicle year, make and model, the metering device can be an expansion valve or an orifice tube. As the refrigerant goes through the metering device, it lowers the pressure of the refrigerant, which drops the temperature of the refrigerant, which is still in a liquid form. The metering device is mounted between the dryer and the vehicle’s firewall on the high-pressure side of the system.
Tips for keeping your air conditioning in top shape include:
Some of the common problems you may run into with your car’s air conditioning include:
When you need preventative maintenance or repairs, contact Eastside Automotive at (864) 801-0202 for an appointment. We are conveniently located at 2010 River Road, Greer SC 29650.
