A hot car in the summer is all but unbearable, especially in very hot climates. Many things can go wrong with a car or truck A/C system, with the most common being that the unit has a low refrigerant charge. Once all other possible problems are eliminated, recharging a system is an easy task that… Read More: How to Recharge a Car or Truck Air Conditioner DIY »
There are several components of an air conditioning system in a 2001-2005 VW Passat with the cabin air filter being one of them. If your A/C system is not blowing cold air properly the filter may be dirty and unable to let air pass through the system. The cabin air filter keeps out debris from… Read More: How To Replace the Air Conditioner Cabin Filter on a… »
A clogged cabin air filter is often the cause of weak airflow and a musty A/C smell. The climate control filter sits in the HVAC box and catches dust, leaves, and pollen before that air hits the cabin. When it loads up, the blower has to push through a dirty mat and the A/C feels… Read More: How To Replace the Cabin Air Filter on a 2010-2014… »
If you own a 2005-2009 Kia Spectra and the air conditioning stops blowing cold air it may need to be recharged. This is a common problem with older cars with it being a simple fix to add more refrigerant to the system. I have a 2006 Kia Spectra that needed a refrigerant charge, so I… Read More: How To Add Refrigerant on a 2005-2009 Kia Spectra Recharge… »
A Video is at the bottom of the page for a visual walk-through if needed. If you have a 2009-2013 Toyota Corolla and the air conditioning stops blowing cold air it may need to be recharged. This is a common problem with cars as they age with it being a simple fix to add more… Read More: How To Add Refrigerant 2009-2013 Toyota Corolla Recharge the AC »
Replacing the Cabin Air filter on a 2013 Honda Accord is an easy DIY task. No tools are needed, with the Filter located behind the glove box and a few clips holding it in place. Cabin air filters need to be replaced every 15,000-30,000 miles depending on the climate lived in. For example, a desert… Read More: How to Replace Cabin Air Filter 2013 Honda Accord »
If your car has an air conditioner refrigerant leak, it can be fixed by a home DIY (do-it-yourself) backyard mechanic. There are a few ways to approach a leaking air conditioning system. If the leak is slow, it likely is small, and a can of Stop Leak can be added to a system to help… Read More: How to Fix a Car with an Air Conditioning Leak »
If your air conditioning only works when you are driving, there can be several causes and fixes. A vehicle A/C system’s main components include the condensing fan, condenser, compressor, and refrigerant. If one component fails, the system will stop blowing cold air, but some symptoms point to specific component failure. Below is the most common… Read More: Causes When Air Conditioning Only Works When Driving »
This is an introduction to the basics of automotive air conditioning service and repair. The place to start, of course, is with the basics – and in air conditioning, it is extremely important that you understand the principles behind what makes an air conditioning system work. This basic knowledge will be applied throughout all phases… Read More: Basic Automotive Air Condition Theory »
Refrigeration and air conditioning are not discoverers of the twenty first or even the twentieth century. Simple forms of refrigeration and air conditioning were in use twelve thousand years ago. Although these early systems were crude by today’s standards, they served the same purpose as modern units. Many aspects of modern life were made possible… Read More: Automotive Air Conditioning »