| Auto air conditioning repair is often compared to a | | | | auto air conditioning repair. A/Cs are designed to |
| detective's job. Problems may occur in any part | | | | keep the vehicles cool. The repairers must be |
| of the air conditioner and at times it is not | | | | familiar with five important components, such as |
| possible to identify the exact nature of the | | | | compressor, refrigerant, condenser, expansion |
| problem, hence it becomes necessary to contact | | | | valve, and dryer or evaporator. In some vehicles, |
| a mechanic who is well versed in the repair of an | | | | accumulator and orifice tubes are used instead of |
| air conditioning system. | | | | expansion valves and dryers. One must have a |
| Auto air conditioning may be damaged by leakage | | | | detailed knowledge of the whole mechanism |
| in systems, low level of refrigerants, clogging in | | | | involved in air conditioning systems. |
| condensers, and failure of compressors. Some of | | | | A proper mechanic can check out leakages |
| the problems are simple and can be handled on | | | | without pulling the machine parts apart. In addition |
| your own. Some others need technicians to | | | | to basic components, other accessories including |
| perform the task. To facilitate this, a number of | | | | switches, fuses, wires, and fan belts are checked |
| auto repair shops are available. Along with basic | | | | as part of auto air conditioning repair. |
| auto mechanic tools, some specialty tools are also | | | | Auto air conditioning repair is quite expensive. |
| needed, this depends on the type and area where | | | | Most of the auto part stores sell air conditioning |
| repairing services are needed. Air conditioning | | | | parts at a high cost. Hence, expenditure is high |
| repair manuals serve as ideal companions when | | | | even if repairs are carried out by vehicle owners |
| repairs are needed. | | | | themselves. |
| There are certain facts one must know about | | | | |