Your car AC not working won’t prevent you from driving. It can, however, it does make driving more unpleasant. As your Ford dealer, we want you to enjoy every minute of your Ford. We can fix your AC problem very quickly. These are a few signs that your AC is on the fritz.
Damaged Expansion Valve
The expansion valve in your AC regulates the flow of
refrigerant. Refrigerant is the gas that enables your AC to work by cooling the
air. The valve receives signals to open or close depending on the amount of
refrigerant in the system. When the valve opens, the compressor will pump
refrigerant, and the compressor shuts down when the valve closes.
The valve is a vital part of the system, and if it’s damaged your AC will
develop problems. If the valve jams open, too much refrigerant will be
released. This will damage the compressor and freeze the evaporator. If the
valve jams closed, no refrigerant will be released, and your AC could overheat
and suffer damage. Our technicians will test the valve and replace it if it’s
jammed.
Leaking Refrigerant
The refrigerant gas is essential for your AC. This
highly-pressurized gas changes between gas and liquid states to cool the air
for your AC. As the AC operates, the refrigerant absorbs heat from the air. The
heat is then removed, and the refrigerant is chilled to cool the air in your
cabin. This process will continue as long as your AC is on.
A refrigerant leak will not only produce hot air from your AC, but it will also
lead to damage to the compressor and other AC components. This makes finding
the leak a priority. Our technicians are highly-skilled at tracing AC leaks
using UV dye and scanners. Once we’ve pinpointed the leak, we’ll seal it and
refill the refrigerant. You’ll have cold air blowing through the system in no
time.
Blocked Drain Line
Your AC produces water as part of the cooling process. This water has to be removed, and that’s where the drain line comes in. Water collects in the evaporator heater tank and drains out the drain line. This line is the cause of the water you see pooled under your car when the AC has been running.
The drain line runs behind the dash on the passenger side of the cabin and exits through the floor. A blocked drain line will cause the heater tank to fill up, and eventually overflow. The water will then run out onto the passenger carpet. Our technicians can unblock the drain line to fix this problem.
If your AC lets you down, call us at Crain Ford Jacksonville. Our technicians will fix the problem for you.
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