Automotive Air Conditioning Services, Bath, ON.

Imagine the discomfort of turning on your car’s air conditioning on the first scorching day of summer only to be greeted by a blast of hot air. Instead of suffering through with rolled-down windows, reach out to Automotive Angels.

How does A/C work?

Wondering how your car produces that refreshing cold air? While systems may vary slightly, they operate on the same basic principle: removing heat and humidity from the air inside your vehicle and leaving behind a cooler, more comfortable environment. Here are the key components involved:

• Compressor: Heats and compresses refrigerant into a high-pressure gas.
• Condenser: A radiator-like system that cools the refrigerant using outside air, turning it into a liquid.
• Thermal Expansion Valve or Orifice Tube: Decompresses the refrigerant, causing it to become very cold.
• Evaporator: Another radiator that works in reverse; the cold refrigerant cools the warm cabin air.
• Accumulator or Receiver/Drier: Collects the refrigerant after it has cooled the air, removes any moisture, and sends it back to the compressor.

This system is a closed loop, continually pushing refrigerant through these components.

Step 1: The compressor heats and compresses the refrigerant into a highly pressurized gas.

Step 2: It’s then sent to the condenser, where it cools and condenses into a liquid.

Step 3: The thermal expansion valve or orifice tube depressurizes the refrigerant, making it extremely cold.

Step 4: The cold, low-pressure refrigerant travels to the evaporator, cooling the cabin air.

Step 5: After cooling the air, the refrigerant turns back into a gas, is collected by the accumulator or receiver/drier, and any moisture is removed before it returns to the compressor.

What’s the problem?

Understanding the basics of your A/C system can help you identify why it might not be working correctly. Typically, warm air from the A/C is caused by low refrigerant levels. Since it’s a closed system, this usually indicates a leak.

We’re here to help.

At Automotive Angels in Bath, Ontario, we begin with a thorough visual inspection and leak test to identify and seal any refrigerant leaks. If the problem goes beyond low refrigerant, our skilled technicians will run diagnostics and provide clear recommendations. With your approval, we’ll perform the necessary repairs to get you back on the road in a comfortably cool car.

Don’t let a malfunctioning A/C system ruin your drive! Contact Automotive Angels today to schedule your repair appointment. Our expert team is ready to get your car’s A/C system running smoothly, ensuring you stay cool and comfortable on every journey. For scheduling or inquiries, you can call or text us at 613-767-1679, or visit us at 113 William Henderson Dr #4 Bath, ON K0H 1G0.