Horsham -- June 30, 2010 / (http://www.myprgenie.com) -- Summer is coming, and that means your vehicle's air conditioning system is going to be under a serious strain before long. If you haven't had your system serviced in a while, take some time for an air conditioner tune up before temperatures begin to soar. While most new vehicles may simply be able to get away with having their A/C recharged, older cars and trucks may require a little extra attention.
When the temperatures begin to rise, you don't want your air conditioner to die on you in hot summer months. If you think your A/C isn't as frosty as it used to be, but it's still blowing cold, you may be able to get away with simply recharging your system. To keep your vehicle in the best condition, your vehicle's A/C system should be checked annually. Symptoms of a low refrigerant charge include poor cooling and the compressor for the air conditioner frequently engaging and disengaging (the air conditioning is constantly stopping and starting).
A service technician can check the levels of your refrigerant in your vehicle, and make sure they are refilled according to your vehicle's manual, safely and efficiently.
For optimum functioning, make sure the system is fully charged with no leaks. You might also choose to have a technician replace or repair any leaking components in your A/C system. Air conditioning repairs involve locating and stopping leaks; it can be tricky to find a small, slow leak in a hard-to-reach area, so it can sometimes require several attempts to fix the system. Leaks can be found by adding special dye to the system, or several other methods to locate the leak. Most repairs involve replacing O-rings, seals or hoses. A technician will troubleshoot your A/C issues, whether it is the compressor, a bad temperature sensor, or leak within your system.
Leaks or poor performance are also potentially harmful to the environment. By stopping the leak, you will prevent refrigerant from leaking into the atmosphere.
Scientists worldwide have concluded that chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs, also known by the trade name Freon) deplete the ozone layer. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's website states:
When allowed to escape, these chemicals drift some 30-miles above the Earth to the stratospheric ozone layer - a layer of gas that screens us from the sun's powerful ultraviolet (UV-B) radiation. The Clean Air Act of 1990 contains requirements that ban the release of refrigerants during the service, maintenance, and disposal of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and for labeling of products that are manufactured with or contain CFCs. Shops are required by law to use approved recover or recycling equipment when servicing air conditioning systems.
Help save the ozone layer by having a leaking systems repaired. Cottman Transmissions offers air conditioning maintenance as part of their standard services at their auto care centers.
About Cottman Transmission Systems, LLC
Founded in 1962, Cottman Transmission is a leading chain of transmission and total auto care service centers. With locations coast to coast, Cottman specializes in every phase of automotive repair and maintenance including a specialization in servicing both automatic and manual transmissions. Cottman technicians undergo regular, rigorous training and use the latest state-of-the-art electronic diagnostic equipment. Cottman takes a "whole car" approach to auto care; including brakes, tune ups, oil changes, shocks, belts, hoses, cooling, and even transmissions. For more information, please visit Cottman's website at www.cottman.com.
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