Mobitech duel aircon service

Got a damp smell?

If you get a build-up of bacteria and mould in your system, this usually causes the distinctive smell of mildew when you open on your air vents and turn on, you’re A/C.

This can happen to older cars that have had bacteria growing behind the dashboard for years and in cars that rarely run the air conditioning, as they aren’t benefiting from the drying effects of your A/C being regularly used. This will lead to excess water on the coils. 

In the winter months we use our aircon systems to demist our cars, while looking forward to the promise of the warm spring and summer heat. But for those with faulty air conditioning systems, that drive home can quickly become hot and frustrating. 

Being too hot in a car is unpleasant for everyone, even your pets.

So, just why is your car air conditioning system blowing out warm air? 

The main culprits when it comes to identifying this particular problem are:

1. Low refrigerant levels

2. Damaged cooling fans or pipes

3. A blocked or broken condenser

4. An internal obstruction

5. An electrical fault 

6. Cabin filter and compressor faults

Often, when an air conditioning unit is blowing out warm air, the underlying problem as to why your cars AC is not working will be identified by Mobitech diagnostic service and a suitable option will be offered to the fit the customers budget. Mobitech Mechanics will begin work until a quote has been drafted and approved by the customer.

While not being able to turn the air conditioning off is a problem, not being able to turn it on in the first place is arguably worse.

So, what should you do if your air conditioning won’t turn on?

Give Mobitech a call to discuss you’re a diagnostic, as even something as seemingly small as a slight increase in temperature while it’s running can indicate a bigger problem.

· On extremely hot days, an air conditioning system can overheat, and this can cause the fan to burn out.

· A broken dial can also affect your ability to switch the air conditioning on, as well as a broken switch, a stuck valve, a wiring fault, a blown fuse or an obstruction in the air ducts can also mean your aircon won’t turn on.

· Many car owners make the mistake of not running their air conditioning during the chilly winter months, as they don’t realise to benefits of using it in the winter.

· It could be a compressor issue, the majority of compressors won’t engage if the coolant level falls too low, so an easy way to diagnose if this is the problem is to see if you can hear the compressor kicking on and off.

· If the battery has been disconnected, it may be necessary to reset the electronics, as they are prone to going into an unintelligible condition after the battery has been detached.

Keep the windows shut

Air conditioning works similarly to your fridge or freezer at home; it removes heat and moisture and leaves you with the cool, crisp air that makes long drives on hot days bearable. Just like your fridge, however, you’ll need to seal in the cold air to make sure that the system works correctly, which means making sure that your car’s windows are shut while the air-conditioning is switched on.

Think of it like this, leaving the fridge door open, would you ever do it? And if you did the fridge temperature sensors will sound an alarm.

Not only do you lose out on the full effect of the air conditioner’s cooling effect with the window open, but you also run the risk of running down your air conditioning’s charge, as it’s having to work harder, meaning you’ll need to book your car in for a re-gas sooner. Don’t forget you’ll also get less fuel efficiency as your engine has to works harder to keep a consistent temperature in your vehicle.

Use air conditioning regularly

I hear your thinking, you’re ‘saving’ your air conditioning gas by not using it so often. Wrong!

Actually, leaving it for long periods of time can cause the gas to go ‘stale’ limiting its effectiveness. Fortunately, your car’s air conditioning can be useful all year round, as air conditioning is more effective for clearing mist from your windscreen than using the fans alone.

Let the fan run

While your air conditioning is running, moisture will build up in the filters, which eventually causes the bacteria which leads to bad smells coming from the vents. To help prevent this, turning off your car’s air-conditioning a few minutes before the end of your journey and running the fans can help remove the excess water that would otherwise be left in your car’s air conditioning filters.

Regular recharges & anti bacterial cleaning

Air conditioning recharges should be carried out on your car on average once every 1-2 years; these recharges help ensure that the gas in your car’s air-conditioning systems is at the correct level and provides the coolest air possible whenever you need it.

A generally bad smell can be emitted when the air filters get clogged up with dirt, dust and stagnant water and this odour can be repulsive enough to make drivers switch off their air conditioning altogether, rather than suffer through the smell.

If any of this sounds like you, we would Recommended booking a air con cleaning Service. This will rid your cars air conditioning system of any undesirable contaminants or musty smells.

generally, an Aircon re gas will take between 45 minutes to an hour depending on your vehicle. 

Yes! Mobitech has a current gas handling license and are fully insured, so no need to worry.