Here are some important car maintenance basics for your car’s air conditioner. It is important that you don’t ignore your AC, because it could start developing problems during the colder winter months. Here are some tips that will help keep your AC in tip top shape and ready to blast the cold air when you need it on a hot summer day.
Car Maintenance Basics for the AC
It is so annoying when you push that button for a nice cold blast in a super-hot car and you get lukewarm air instead. This can be prevented in several different ways. For a great running AC, follow these car maintenance basics.
Winter Use
Believe it or not, use it or lose it. Running your AC in the winter periodically is a great idea. It keeps your compressor working well and it removes the humidity from the inside of the car. If your windows are fogged up in the winter, run the AC!
Run Defrost
Turn your fan to the defrost mode and run it for 10 minutes or so every month or so. This keeps the mildew cleared out and helps to keep the bad odors out of your car.
Cold Blast
It is a good idea to run your AC once per week whether you need it or not. This keeps the coolant circulating and working properly. So, turn it up to high and full blast, enjoy the winter effect.
Maintenance
Have your auto mechanic at A1 Performance Auto Repair do a check of your car’s AC every two years to catch any developing problems and to recharge the coolant if needed.
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