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Now an as-standard feature on many modern cars, air conditioning is a system designed to keep us cool by extracting heat and moisture from the air. If you’ve ever walked into a cool building on a hot day, you’ll know the relief that air conditioning can provide, so to have it available while we’re out and about feels like a luxury.
As with any system though, it takes some know-how to use it correctly, and to recognise when something is wrong with it. Air conditioning systems need regular maintenance, as its job is important, so it’s a part of car care that we’re proud to undertake here at Grainger Motor Group Mazda.
If you thought you could only use your air conditioning when the weather is warm, we’re here to tell you that that’s not all it's good for. Here is when to effectively use your air conditioning:
It’s the most obvious use for what is predominantly a cooling system; even moving air from the car window can feel stuffy on a hot day, whereas popping on the air con can have your car feeling cool and fresh in just a few minutes.
Believe it or not, your air conditioning can very effectively demist your windows in the winter time. Because one of the functions of your air conditioning is removing moisture from the air, it acts as a dehumidifier, particularly on its warm setting. Not only this, but it helps keep your system in good condition by using it all year round.
Just like other vital parts of your car, your air conditioning needs to be serviced in order for it to keep working correctly. A qualified technician should take a look at the system at least once every two years, checking for leaks that could be causing that lovely cool air to escape, and topping up or replacing the refrigerant gas, which is what helps that air to come through chilled in the first place.
These two terms are often used interchangeably, both referring to the same thing, which is routine maintenance on your car’s air conditioning system. However, an aircon service is a thorough check of the entire system, including hoses, fans, electrics and condensers, plus replacement of the refrigerant gas. With air conditioning regassing, it will simply be that the refrigerant gas gets replaced
If you own a hybrid or electric vehicle, your air conditioning needs the same care and attention as it does in petrol or diesel cars, requiring regular servicing and year-round use.
Here at our East Anglia service centres, we’ll happily keep your cooling system in tip top condition by regular air con checks, also known as your air conditioning service. Our qualified technicians will thoroughly check and clean the entire system, advising you of any leaks that could be keeping you from staying cool.
If you’ve noticed that your air conditioning isn’t as cool as it once was, or that it smells when you use it, it might be time for air conditioning diagnostics. Our team will get to the route of the problem, and find a fix that lasts.
Of course, we’re also here to handle your air conditioning’s refrigerant gas, ensuring that it’s replaced at regular intervals so that your air con works as you want it to, when you want it to.
At EMG Motor Group, our expert mechanics provide high-quality air conditioning servicing and repairs across the East of England. We proudly serve communities throughout Norfolk, Suffolk, Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire, bringing trusted automotive care close to home.
Whether you need routine maintenance, a full air conditioning service, or urgent repairs to your cooling system, our still technicians ensure your vehicle stays comfortable to be in throughout the year.
As a trusted motor group, we’re proud not only to supply our customers with quality new and used vehicles from a range of respected manufacturers, but we can also maintain them. Our workshops are home to state-of-the-art equipment, a fully qualified team, and a whole lot of knowledge, so when it comes to your car’s air conditioning, it’s in the safest of hands.
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