Professional Air Conditioning Service in Sheffield - Stay Comfortable with Autotecnic

On average a vehicle loses between 10 & 20% of its coolant every year, regular aircon servicing ensures there are no leaks, the coolant levels are topped up and the pressure is correct and all hoses, pipes and seals are in full working order.

Volkswagen Audi Group recommends servicing your air conditioning system every two years.

Air conditioning systems servicing is not part of a vehicle's general service, however in the same way your car needs servicing so does your air-con system, small leaks can go undetected, and oil can be lost resulting in a lack of lubrication which can lead to expensive repairs.

Plus regular servicing can reduce the build-up of bacteria, avoiding unpleasant smells.

Air conditioning systems consist of six main items:

• Condenser
• Receiver
• Dryer
• Compressor
• Evaporator
• Air conditioning lines/Expansion valve

The air conditioning lines condense cold air (works like a radiator), act as a filter, pump liquid gas through the system, create cold air intake through air vents and transport gas to each system.

The compressor is the heart of an air conditioning system. It takes refrigerant as a low-pressure gas, pumps it up to a high-pressure gas, and circulates it into the discharge hose. Compressors are much like little engines. Most have pistons, piston rings, a crankshaft, and bearings, just like a car engine.

That is why running an air conditioner without any refrigerant is like running your car's engine without any oil.

An efficient Air Conditioning System provides:-

• Efficient cool air in summer!
• Warm dehumidified air in winter, so you can easily demist steamed-up windows!
• Filters pollutants / airborne particles including pollen helping allergy sufferers!
• Pleasant and odour-free vehicle atmosphere at all times.

Our new Robinair Air Conditioning service units, offer the perfect balance of performance and functionality, covering essential service tasks such as refrigerant recovery, recycling and refrigerant recharge on passenger cars and commercial vehicles, including hybrid and electric vehicles with R134A & R-1234YF based AC systems.

N.B. R134A gas is common in vehicles manufactured before 2014. All vehicles with air conditioning manufactured since 1st January 2017 include the new R1234YF air con gas which is more environmentally friendly.

We offer a complete air-conditioning recharge service for your German Vehicle, give us a call or book online to make an appointment/get a quote.