It’s always sunny and warm here in Clearwater, Florida. We here at Service Masters can’t think of a better place to live. It can be frustrating, however, to turn on your vehicle’s air conditioner and end up with hot air blowing out of the vents. It’s a good idea to have your car, truck, or utility vehicle’s air conditioning system serviced annually to make sure it is running as it should be. If you’re getting hot instead of cold air, it could be one of the following common problems.
Your Condenser Is Damaged
The air conditioner condenser got the short end of the stick when it was installed in your vehicle’s engine. The condenser is located directly behind your front grille. Consequently, this means that the condenser is subjected regularly to being pelted by road debris and clogged by dirt. Once damaged or clogged, the condenser can no longer do its job of cooling down the refrigerant and turning it into liquid. Consequently, you’ll end up with hot air in your passenger cabin.
Your Compressor Has Died
The compressor is an Olympic athlete. It loves to run. If you lived in a colder area where you only used your air conditioner sparingly, the compressor would die much quicker. We use our vehicles’ air conditioners throughout the year, so the compressors last longer because they love to work. This doesn’t mean, however, that your air conditioner’s compressor has not died. If it has, it can no longer circulate the refrigerant through the air conditioning system.
You’ve Got a Fan Problem
Another problem can be with the fan. Your automobile’s air conditioner has a fan that is specifically designed to keep the condenser cool. If the fan itself has died, or if your air conditioning system has an electrical problem that is preventing the fan from working, your condenser may overheat and, as a consequence, you may end up with hot air flowing out of the vents.
You Have Low Refrigerant Levels
Finally, if you have not had your car’s air conditioner serviced in a long time, your refrigerant levels may be too low. Although the refrigerant has two forms, gas and liquid, it can evaporate or leak out of the system. The evaporation is natural; it simply happens over time. The refrigerant can also leak out of the hose connectors when it is in its liquid form. This will reduce the level of refrigerant in the AC system and the air will not feel as cold.
Service Masters in Clearwater, FL, can help. Call us today to set up an appointment if your vehicle’s air conditioner is blowing hot air.
