A functioning car air conditioner is vital not just for comfort but also for safety. On an 80-degree day, the temperature of a car’s interior can reach 99 degrees in just 10 minutes. Not only does your A/C cool the air but just as importantly it removes moisture. Most people don’t realize your cars A/C operates in the winter as well to remove moisture any time you have the climate control to the defrost setting, helping to remove condensation from the windshield. If your A/C is blowing hot air, not cold, take it to a trusted shop for auto repair. Here’s a list of three reasons an air conditioner may cease cooling a car. 

3 Reasons Your Car’s Air Conditioner Is Not Working

1. The Refrigerant Is Leaking 

Car refrigerant turns hot air into cold air by absorbing heat. Without sufficient refrigerant, the air expelled from your vents will not be cool. Because a car can leak refrigerant at many different locations, pinpointing a leak may be tricky. A visit to an auto repair shop is the surest way to identify leaks and fix them.

2. The Condenser Is Malfunctioning

Your car’s condenser cools down hot refrigerant and sends it along to the evaporator to generate cold air. A broken or blocked condenser won’t cool the refrigerant, and hot refrigerant will continue to cycle through your automobile. Your condenser may be blocked by road grit or it may have a hole. In either case, you need auto repair. 

3. The Compressor Is Broken 

The compressor keeps refrigerant cycling through your car. If it’s failing, you car won’t cool. Warning signs of compressor malfunction include noises during operation and a compressor clutch that isn’t moving. If you notice these symptoms, schedule auto repair before your compressor breaks.

Trust the team at  Auto World Tire & Auto for superior auto repairs. Located in Hazelwood, MO, they’ve been providing oil changes, tire sales, and all types of repair services to residents in and around St. Louis for over 30 years. Learn more about their A/C repair services online, or call (314) 895-4455 to schedule an appointment.