Air Con Regas, Servicing, Diagnostics & Repairs
Perhaps it’s taking much longer to cool the vehicle, there’s an unpleasant smell coming through the vents, or the system has stopped working altogether.
DB Autos provides professional car air conditioning services in Stoke-on-Trent, including air con regassing, system checks, leak investigation, diagnostics and repairs.
Modern vehicle air conditioning is a complete mechanical and electrical system. A loss of cooling doesn’t necessarily mean it simply needs more gas. Refrigerant loss, leaks, compressor problems, condenser damage, electrical faults and other component failures can all affect performance.
Our experienced technicians can investigate the problem and advise on the appropriate solution.
Call DB Autos on 01782 844320 to arrange your air conditioning service.
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An air conditioning regas, sometimes called an air con recharge, removes the existing refrigerant and replaces it with the correct amount and type of refrigerant for the vehicle.
A professional service may also involve vacuum testing and checking the system for problems before it is recharged.
Signs your car may require attention include:
Don’t automatically assume every poorly performing system simply needs regassing. If refrigerant has escaped because of a fault or leak, the underlying problem may need addressing.
Many vehicles use R134a refrigerant, particularly older cars.
If your vehicle uses R134a, it must be serviced with the refrigerant specified for its system.
The correct refrigerant depends on the vehicle rather than personal choice, so it’s important to identify the system before servicing it.
Many newer vehicles use R1234yf refrigerant.
R1234yf became mandatory for newly type-approved vehicles in the EU from 2017, although the transition began earlier, so age alone isn’t always enough to identify what’s fitted. R134a and R1234yf aren’t interchangeable.
If you’re unsure which system your car uses, speak to DB Autos with your vehicle details.
Sometimes an air con regas isn’t the answer.
If your system has lost its refrigerant unusually quickly or still doesn’t operate correctly after servicing, there may be another fault.
Potential problems can involve the:
Air Conditioning Compressor
The compressor circulates refrigerant through the system and is a major component of vehicle air conditioning.
Condenser
Located towards the front of many vehicles, the condenser can be vulnerable to deterioration or damage.
Refrigerant Leaks
Leaks can result in refrigerant escaping and cooling performance falling again.
Electrical Faults
Sensors, switches, wiring and other electrical components can affect operation.
Drive Belts & Hoses
Associated components also need to be in suitable condition.
A proper diagnostic inspection can include checks of refrigerant, temperature, compressor, condenser, belts, hoses and leaks.
If you’ve had your air conditioning regassed and it stops cooling again unusually quickly, simply adding more refrigerant isn’t necessarily going to solve the problem.
There could be a leak somewhere within the system.
A professional inspection can help determine whether the system has a fault before further work is undertaken. Vacuum and other leak-testing procedures are commonly incorporated into professional air-conditioning servicing.
DB Autos can investigate the problem and advise you on what needs repairing.
The compressor is one of the key components in your vehicle’s air conditioning system.
Potential warning signs can include:
These symptoms can also have other causes, so diagnosis is important before expensive components are replaced.
Your air conditioning condenser plays an important role in removing heat from the refrigerant.
Damage, deterioration or leaks can reduce the system’s ability to cool the cabin effectively.
Because of its position on many vehicles, the condenser can also be exposed to road debris and environmental wear.
If a simple regas doesn’t explain your air-conditioning problem, DB Autos can investigate further.
A lot of motorists don’t touch the air-conditioning button from September until the first warm day of spring.
That’s not necessarily the best approach.
Air conditioning can help remove moisture from cabin air and demist windows, making it useful during colder and wetter weather too. Regular use also helps keep the system operating rather than leaving components unused for months.
So your air conditioning isn’t merely a summer luxury.
Vehicle air conditioning needs maintenance just like other systems in your car.
Refrigerant levels and system performance can deteriorate over time. Some major service providers recommend an air-conditioning service around every two years, although the correct maintenance schedule for your particular car should be checked in its handbook/manufacturer guidance.
Regular attention can help identify developing issues before you’re sitting in traffic on the hottest day of the year wondering why warm air is coming out of the vents.
DB Autos provides professional car air conditioning services for drivers across Stoke-on-Trent.
DB Autos is an established family-run Stoke-on-Trent garage with decades of motor-trade experience.
We’re proud to be an AA Approved garage.
DB Autos is also part of the Bosch Approved servicing network.
We don’t simply assume every problem needs a regas. We can investigate why the system isn’t performing correctly.
Services for the principal refrigerant systems used across many UK vehicles.
If we identify another vehicle problem, DB Autos provides comprehensive diagnostics and mechanical repairs under one roof.
We work on a wide range of vehicle makes and models.
No additional work is carried out without your authorisation.
DB Autos provides a 12-month guarantee on parts and labour supplied by us.
Is the system blowing warm? Has it stopped completely? Is there a smell or strange noise? Tell us what you’ve noticed.
We’ll establish what service or investigation is appropriate for the symptoms and vehicle.
Your vehicle must use the correct refrigerant specified for its air-conditioning system.
Where appropriate, the system can be evacuated and recharged. If there’s evidence of another fault, we’ll investigate further.
If additional work is required, we’ll explain what’s needed before proceeding.
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DB Autos provides professional:
Air Con Regassing | R134a Air Con Services | R1234yf Air Con Services | Air Con Diagnostics | Leak Investigation | Compressor & Condenser Checks | Air Conditioning Repairs
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Units 3 & 4 Salem Street
Stoke-on-Trent
ST1 5PR
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