| A/C has been rapidly standardised
over the last 10 years due to the major enhancement it brings to
passenger comfort. However, drivers are only just realising that
A/C systems do require regular maintenance.
Vehicle A/C systems will tend to lose refrigerant over time as
refrigerant permeates through the physical joins between components.
Over time this will cause deterioration in performance.
Worse still, if you leave A/C operating with low refrigerant levels
more serious problems can occur, lubricant circulation may be affected
and air or moisture may enter the system.
The consequences could include:
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Poorer fuel economy
as the compressor remains engaged to attain lower temperatures |
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Internal corrosion caused by
air or moisture reacting with refrigerant |
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Component or system
failure |
Nationwide Autocentres now offer a range of A/C related services.
Free A/C Performance Test
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Checks system pressures
and vent temperature |
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Compares to recommended levels |
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Visual inspection |
Anti-bacterial system clean
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Treats the problem
of stale smelling A/C at source |
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Prevents the problem returning
for 12 months |
Full A/C Service
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As per Performance
Test |
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Recovers refrigerant |
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Evacuates air and moisture from
the system |
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Leak test |
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Recharge to recommended levels
adding fresh oil as necessary |
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Full visual inspection |
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