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Important Facts About Car Air Conditioner

Air conditioning system is an important part of all cars and it is not enough that you know how to use it. In order to prolong its' life, you must exert time and effort in maintaining it, especially during summer. Here are a few things you need to know about car air conditioner:

1. An air conditioning operates because of the compressed gas in a closed system. A reliable auto air conditioner has the following components: compressor, refrigerant, condenser, expansion valve, evaporator and receiver/dryer.

2. The compressor is basically the heart of a car air conditioning system while the freon acts as the blood. The compressor pumps freon throughout the system which is then pushed and passed through series of sized metal and rubber hoses and a special valve known as an expansion valve. This causes the gas to expand and contract. This expansion and contraction of the freon gas creates the cooling effect.

3. The best way to tell if your car air conditioner has a problem is when it can no longer generate or maintain air temperatures that are 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10 degrees Celsius) below the ambient outside air temperature. The most common cause of a malfunctioning of a car air conditioning system is a low level of refrigerant. This could be caused buy a leak somewhere in the system.

4. To maintain the good condition of your aircon, roll your windows down first for a few blocks before opening your air condition when you get into a hot car. After the hot air is gone, turn it on to get the most out of your system.

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