Your car AC not working in the height of summer can make your perfect driving day hot and uncomfortable. An AC is complex, and a small problem can lead to a malfunctioning AC system. Your Chevy dealer in Porterville, CA understands this, and we can fix that pesky AC problem for you. These are some of the reasons you may need to visit us for that repair.
Your AC Smells
Bad smells from the AC mean that your car has some very unwelcome visitors. That damp, musty smell wafting through your cabin with the air means bacteria or mold have made a home in your AC ducts. These organisms are brought into your car with the air. Once inside the AC, the bacteria and mold will grow and spread out through the ducts.
This unpleasant smell can make you sick, as these organisms cause allergic reactions and other illnesses. We can easily remove this problem by pumping a strong anti-bacterial and anti-mold cleaning solution into the AC. We’ll run the solution through the AC to remove these organisms, then we replace the air filter, and the problem is fixed.
Blocked Vents
Your AC needs air to cool. This air flows in through the vent underneath your windshield. Once the AC chills the air, it’s pumped through the ducts into your cabin via the cabin air vents. Unfortunately, these vents can become blocked by dirt, leaves, and other debris. This debris can easily block the external vent and prevent airflow.
Debris can also get into the duct system and cause blockages. These blockages can reduce air pressure, reduce cooling, or prevent airflow altogether. Fortunately, a blocked vent problem can be quickly resolved. Our technicians can rapidly clear the external vent, and then investigate and clean up any internal blockage. Once the debris is removed, your AC will work normally again.
Your AC Isn’t Cold
An AC that blows cool but not cold air could have a refrigerant leak or a damaged compressor. Refrigerant is the gas responsible for cooling your air. This gas changes between a gas and liquid state several times during the AC cooling process. Leaking refrigerant will reduce the pressure in the AC system and remove the ability to cool the air.
The compressor converts refrigerant gas into liquid during the cooling process, and it also controls the AC system. Leaking refrigerant can damage the compressor, which reduces the cooling process even more. Our technicians will trace the refrigerant leak and check your compressor for signs of damage.
Our experts can fix any problems with your AC. Call our service department today at Merle Stone Chevrolet.
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