Car Air Conditioning in Launceston
A/C servicing, re-gassing and repairs for various vehicle types. Don't wait until summer to get it sorted.
Service Before The Heat Hits
Car air conditioning systems lose a small amount of refrigerant every year. Over time, the system runs less efficiently, cools less well and eventually stops working altogether. A regular A/C service catches leaks early and keeps the compressor lubricated, so the more expensive components last longer.
If your auto air conditioner is blowing warm, smells musty, blows weakly, or makes clicking/rattling noises when you turn it on, bring it in for a diagnosis before the warmer months arrive. At Launceston Motorworks, we service, re-gas and repair car air conditioning systems for various vehicle types across Launceston and the greater Tamar Valley region. Don't wait until the hottest day of the year to find out it's not working. Call us on 0483 957 832 to book a service.
What A Full A/C Service Covers
Car air conditioning involves more than just re-gassing. A full A/C service covers a check of the refrigerant level and pressure, inspection of the compressor, condenser and evaporator, a check for leaks in the system, and a cabin filter replacement if it's due. Getting all of this checked together means you're not just topping up refrigerant into a system that has an underlying problem.
Regular A/C maintenance also helps your system run more efficiently, which puts less load on the engine and can have a small but real effect on fuel economy. A well-maintained A/C system also circulates cleaner air through the cabin — worth thinking about if you spend a lot of time in your vehicle.
Reach out to learn more about our mechanical repairs if other issues come up during your A/C service.
All You Need to Know
Most systems benefit from a service and re-gas every two years or so. Systems lose a small amount of refrigerant to natural permeation even with no leak present, and running an under-charged system damages the compressor. If your cooling is noticeably weaker than last year, it is time.
Musty smells almost always come from mould and bacteria growing on the damp evaporator core behind the dashboard. A cabin filter replacement combined with an evaporator treatment usually clears it and keeps it away for a season or more.
Not necessarily. Warm air is most commonly caused by low refrigerant from a leak, and once the leak is fixed and the system is recharged, cooling returns. Compressor failure is a real possibility on older vehicles, but we always test the system first rather than assume the most expensive part is the culprit.
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