AV Bumper to Bumper gets a lot of calls and visits concerning vehicle air conditioning systems. Located in Lancaster, California, AV Bumper to Bumper’s clientele regularly experiences summer days where the outdoor air temperature is above 80. In some cases, the predicted highs hover over 100 degrees, and on those particularly hot days a car or truck’s air conditioner is vital. When it’s not working, people are unhappy. In today’s society, air conditioning has become a “must have” for most people.
Vehicle air conditioner systems sometimes fail. Why? For starters, each system uses refrigerant, and when the level of refrigerant drops, people experience warm or hot air blowing out of their vents.
Common Causes of Air Conditioning Leaks
What causes refrigerant to leak out of the system? Time, heat and moisture are culprits. Over time, parts of the AC system can wear out. Did you know, for example, that while most AC systems are chiefly comprised of metal parts, there are plenty of parts made of rubber? It’s those rubber parts that wear down, degrade, come loose, or break over an extended period of time as they’re exposed to heat and moisture.
Refrigerant often leaks out of the AC system at places where there are worn out O-rings, seals and/or hoses.
Besides the leak, which leads to the loss of valuable refrigerant, another thing can happen– moisture comes in through the leaky area and gets into the overall system. When moisture enters “the lines,” it mixes with refrigerant and creates an acid that’s no good for the system. Moisture in the lines can lead to mechanics at places like AV Bumper to Bumper to tell clients they need their receiver/dryer or accumulator replaced.
If and when you bring your vehicle to a mechanic to check and/or fix a leaky, problematic air conditioner system, they’ll use a special dye coupled with a black light to find the problem area. Sometimes it’s an easy fix, and sometimes it’s not.
AV Bumper to Bumper is open Monday through Saturday weekly and can help with vehicle air conditioner diagnoses and fixes in Lancaster, CA. Please call 661-949-1999 for more information.
