A/C Recharge Service

What Is An A/C Recharge?

First, let's cover how the interior cooling system in your car works. In the 1930s, when Packard launched the first A/C car unit, it took up a sizable amount of trunk space, couldn't be dialed down or up, and was a pricey add-on.

Today, A/C units are standard in cars, with luxury vehicles allowing for front and back climate zones and dual ventilation systems. Your system has a condenser, compressor, receiver, expansion valve, and evaporator. Refrigerant is added to the compressor, which changes it from a gas to a liquid to aid in pushing air through the condenser. It then travels through the expansion valve before finally entering the evaporator. Finally, cold air is blown into the cabin through the process of liquid becoming a gas. Throughout this extensive process there's a chance for refrigerant to escape the closed system. An A/C recharge is the process of replacing that lost refrigerant.

Risks Of Ignoring A/C Recharge Service

Your car's A/C is a closed system, meaning that it works in a system that should prevent any air from getting in - or refrigerant from leaking out. One of the first signs that you may have an air conditioning problem is that the air blowing from your vents is no longer able to get cold or will even blow hot air. In some extreme circumstances, no air will emit from the vents at all.

Working with your qualified technician, your car's air conditioning unit will be inspected for any leaks. Hoses, pipes, the compressor - there are many places that a leak can form, and a trained technician can spot and repair the system. If the system runs without refrigerant for too long, it will reduce its performance and cause the entire A/C system to shut down. In some cases, it will break to the point it can no longer be repaired - and must be replaced.

Why trust Tom Wood Porsche with my A/C recharge?

If you are located in the Indianapolis, Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, and Lawrence, IN area, Tom Wood Porsche should be your local, trusted Porsche dealer and service shop. With trained professionals and experts in A/C recharge services, Tom Wood Porsche will ensure your car is working in optimal condition.