Now is not the time in Fort Myers, Florida to have your European automobile’s AC blowing hot air. It’s hot and humid outside, and you need the cool and refreshing air inside your automobile to keep you alert behind the wheel. Eurotech Auto Service & Repair recommends that you have your vehicle’s air conditioner checked annually in the spring to make sure that it is ready for its summer job. We are going to list the reasons below why automobile air-conditioners blow hot air.
Bad Compressor
The compressor is an auto part that likes to work out. Basically, it’s a triathlete. This automotive part will actually go bad if you don’t use it enough, which isn’t really a problem here in Florida. Nonetheless, the reason why your air conditioner is blowing hot air into the vehicle cabin could be because the compressor has gone bad and needs to be replaced.
Electrical Problems
You may also be suffering from vehicle electrical problems. The air conditioning system has an electrical system unto itself, including the power button on your dashboard and a fuse in the fuse box. Either of these things can make it impossible to turn your air conditioner on much less get it to blow cold air through the vents. If the air conditioner isn’t working at all, the problem could be electrical.
Fan Failure
You may also not get any air through the vents if the fan is not working properly. This can be related to an electrical problem, or it could be that you need to replace the air conditioning fan. What feels like hot air could actually be outside air flowing into your automobile if the air conditioner did not turn on or the fan is not working properly.
Faulty Condenser
The air conditioner condenser has the unfortunate position of being located directly behind your automobile grille. This means it gets clogged with dirt and debris. It can also be damaged by debris that is large enough to make its way through the grille slats. Whether clogged or damaged, if the condenser is faulty, you won’t get any cold air.
Low Refrigerant
Finally, the most common reason why air conditioners blow hot air is low refrigerant levels. It’s possible that your refrigerant has evaporated naturally over time or that you have a small refrigerant leak that is not large enough to leave spots underneath your automobile. We will make sure that your AC has plenty of refrigerant so that you have plenty of cold air.
Call Eurotech Auto Service & Repair in Fort Myers, FL, if your vehicle’s air conditioner is blowing hot air.