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Why doesn't my A/C work?

Why doesn't my A/C work?

  In triple digit heat, it is no picnic when your vehicle decides that it no longer wants to make cold air. What on earth could be wrong? Lets take a quick dive into how your vehicle's air conditioning system works, then we will jump into some of the common issues that our customer have brought to us to be solved. In order for your air conditioning system to work properly, it must be full of refrigerant. Once full, the gas (refrigerant) needs to be compressed, and circulated through the system. The system works by creating an environment where the gas turns from high pressure to low pressure. It is at this point that the temperature of the gas drops dramatically, and allows your car to convert it to cool air.  What are some of the common complaints that we deal with? My car is blowing air from the vents, but it is not cold Your A/C system may not have the right amount of refrigerant in it.  Your A/C system may not be turning on. The vent ... read more