You still need Air Conditioning in September in Virginia!

Air Conditioning not working?

Car air compressors are filled with refrigerant which is a gas that comes in a tank (like propane you use for your gas grill). The car's air conditioning system is made up of hoses, clamps, pipes etc... that use the refrigerant to create cold air and push it through the vents of your vehicle. Over time, any of those mechanical parts may wear, leak or break down, completely.

If your car is 7-years old or younger it is likely (rule of thumb) that the lack of cool air is caused by a leak in the air-conditioning system. Some of the refrigerant has escaped through valves or hoses (this is a Little Deal and simply needs to be topped off). A good mechanic shop, like Cutshaw Automotive will connect the vehicle to a machine and recharge the system to proper levels; at the same time, placing dye in the system so that if there is a large leak it can be identified quickly.

If your car is more than 7 years old it's possible that your air compressor is faulty. This is a Big Deal. Check this by opening the hood of the car turning the air conditioning on and listening to see whether you hear the air compressor turn off and on (over the course of a couple of minutes). If the air compressor, itself, is not functioning it may require replacement, an expensive undertaking.

Bring it in - we can help!