Aircon - re-gas?

Kim_kim

My aircon which used to be so chilly it would make my teeth chatter of its coldest setting has become a bit pathetic (certainly not teeth chattering).
Will it be a re gas it needs?

debtdebt

If you!!!8217;re lucky, it might be as cheap as a regas.

Might be something more sinister such as a damaged condensor or a compressor that!!!8217;s packed up.

Kim_kim

debtdebt wrote: »

If you!!!8217;re lucky, it might be as cheap as a regas.

Might be something more sinister such as a damaged condensor or a compressor that!!!8217;s packed up.

Would I be able to tell that?
It’s not nearly as good as it was, but still cold.

shaun_from_Africa

If it's still getting cold just not as cold as it used to be then it's more than likely just a small gas leak somewhere but this will be something that needs looking at by someone with the correct test equipment.

If the leak is from a pipe or joint then it will only cost the price of the regas and the replacement pipe/joint + labour but if it's compressor or condenser that's leaking, the cost could well be into the £hundreds.

forgotmyname

Kim_kim wrote: »

Would I be able to tell that?
It!!!8217;s not nearly as good as it was, but still cold.

When you get the aircon serviced they will tell you. When was the aircon serviced?

spinybif_2

Just got mine regarded by ATS, they pressure test system before they refill. Offer on Groupon for £29.99, usually £49.99 at Halfords etc.

wgl2014

I use one of the franchises that come out to you and have found them to be very good. They do a bit more than most garages will as part of the service.
I used:
https://www.coolcaraircon.co.uk/car-air-conditioning-service/

wongataa

Kim_kim wrote: »

My aircon which used to be so chilly it would make my teeth chatter of its coldest setting has become a bit pathetic (certainly not teeth chattering).
Will it be a re gas it needs?

I had this. A re gas sorted it.

d0nkeyk0ng

My limited understanding about this is that aircon is meant to be used regularly. If not, the seals can dry out and coolant can escape. If it's dropped a little, re-gas will be fine. If not, compressor can fail. I know on VW cars, the compressor is £1000. The aircon is meant to be regularly serviced.

Kim_kim

d0nkeyk0ng wrote: »

My limited understanding about this is that aircon is meant to be used regularly. If not, the seals can dry out and coolant can escape. If it's dropped a little, re-gas will be fine. If not, compressor can fail. I know on VW cars, the compressor is £1000. The aircon is meant to be regularly serviced.

Yes, I’ve heard about using it regularly. Hard when it’s not hot :-) lol

I guess the aircon service is different to the annual service?
I didn’t know you had to get aircon serviced.

Kim_kim

forgotmyname wrote: »

When you get the aircon serviced they will tell you. When was the aircon serviced?

Never - if it’s not included in a regular service.