Bigger vehicles have more A/C to go wrong
A three-row SUV or a minivan usually has two air conditioning systems in one: the unit in the dash and a second one for the rear seats, joined by long lines that run the length of the vehicle. That’s more hoses, more seals and more places for refrigerant to leak. When the back seat stays warm while the front is fine, that rear circuit is where we start looking.
Traffic tests your A/C
Air conditioning has the hardest time when you’re sitting still. With no air moving through the condenser, the system depends entirely on the cooling fan. So if your A/C is cold on the freeway and warms up in the crawl along 164th, tell us that. It’s a useful clue.
Symptoms of an air conditioning problem
- Air that isn’t cold, or is cold only while you’re moving
- Rear vents blowing warm
- Noise from the compressor
- A bad smell from the vents
- Temperatures that don’t match what you set
What we’re trained and experienced with
- Finding and stopping air conditioning leaks
- Repairing compressors, evaporators, condensers and hoses
- Condenser fans and the electrical side of the system
- Cabin air filters. Many vehicles have one, and a clogged filter chokes airflow
- Replacing A/C units altogether when that’s the better choice
For any issue with your air conditioning, we have the right tools to figure out what the problem is and the experience to fix it correctly. Whether the system is new or old, give us a call to schedule a diagnosis.
There’s more on how the system works on our main air conditioning page.