Weak Car Air Conditioning

MisterMonkey

Hi All,

I recently purchased a second hand car, but the air conditioning in it is a bit weak - not very cold. Not having had an air conditioned car before, I think I need to get it recharged?

Does anyone know what the likely cost for this would be, or any tips on how to get this done as economically as possible?

Many thanks.

penrhyn

There may be a mobile service in your area, could be cheaper than a dealer.
Temperature is very subjective, stick a thermometer in an air vent and see what the temperature of the air coming out actually is, it should be 6 degrees lower than ambient or thereabouts.
You might aso with to check your pollen filter for blockages, the clutch on the compressor is engaging and the drive belt isn't loose,and also if the engine cooling fan comes on.
Lowest cost I found was around £60 to regas,

rdwarr

One of my staff was researching this the other day. Mobile services seem best but some seem a lot better than others. All depends on where you are.
We've got three cars that need doing so can get somebody to come out of their normal "catchment" area.

espresso

penrhyn wrote:

Temperature is very subjective, stick a thermometer in an air vent and see what the temperature of the air coming out actually is, it should be 6 degrees lower than ambient or thereabouts.

I agree that it's a good idea to use a temperature probe but I think that you are a bit out with the 6 degrees (C or F ?) drop.

Coincidentally, I checked mine the other day, and the ambient temperature in the car was 85F/29.4C and the temperature at the vent was 37F/2.7C which is much more than 6 degrees lower!

HTH

murphwiz

Temp at the vent should be a max of 6c.