You spend a lot of time behind the wheel, so you want to ensure your cabin is as comfortable a space as possible. Part of this is ensuring that, when you need it, you can get some nice cool air during those hot summer months. When your air conditioner is only blowing hot, you should get it checked out as soon as possible. Read on with the Downtown Ford service team as we look at regular A/C maintenance.
HVAC Diagnosis
Can You Recharge the AC Yourself?
There are home A/C recharge kits available over the counter, which allow you to top up your refrigerant. We generally recommend you rely on a professional service technician to handle this for you, though, as many of these home kits use generic refrigerants instead of what’s recommended for your particular vehicle. Many also make use of compressed gases, which can be hazardous to handle untrained. The service team here at Downtown Ford will always make sure the right refrigerant is used, and the recharge is happening in a safe environment.
How Often Should You Have Your AC Checked?
We recommend you have your entire HVAC system looked at once a year, when you come in for spring or summer service. If you consider yourself to be a driver who’s behind the wheel more often, you might consider having it checked every time you come in for an oil change. If you ever notice an issue with your air conditioner, such as strange odours, or it starts to blow only hot air, you should book an inspection as soon as possible.
Schedule Your Air Conditioner Service with Downtown Ford
When you need your A/C repaired or recharged, you can trust the experts here at Downtown Ford in Toronto, ON to handle the problem for you. Our team will work to get your vehicle back on the road as soon as possible.