| Most of your automotive air conditioning repair
is better off left to a professional air conditioning repair shop. Recharging
the refrigerant, especially, requires special equipment and tools that most
people do not own. However, there are a couple things that you can do. First,
make sure that you have your automotive air conditioning systems checked
regularly according to your vehicle's owner's manual. Next, if you live
in a place with a cooler climate, it might not make much sense to run the
air conditioner during the winter months, but still many shop air conditioning
repair technicians recommend running your air conditioning systems regularly,
because it contains a light mineral oil in the refrigerant to keep the AC
compressor properly lubricated. The general rule of thumb is somewhere between
10 to 15 minutes per month. Some heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
systems also engage the AC compressor for defrost mode (for example, most
GM vehicles). That said, if you take care of your air conditioner, it will
take care of you. |
