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4 Symptoms of an Overcharged A/C System (and What To Do)

Josh Boyd — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 18:02:33 +0000

There is little as welcome as the cool breeze of a vehicle’s air conditioning in the midst of summer’s swelter. After all, without such modern conveniences, our daily commute would be much less bearable, no matter its length. This notion, ... Read more

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How Do You Know If Your Car A/C Needs to Be Recharged?

Josh Boyd — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 15:26:16 +0000

Have you ever wondered what it would be like if vehicle’s didn’t have air conditioning? Nobody wants to drive in the simmering heat of summer, as they are forced to wipe the sweat away from their brow. A functional A/C ... Read more

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6 Reasons Your Car A/C Smells Bad (and What to Do About It)

Ron Coddington — Mon, 27 Dec 2021 17:20:04 +0000

There are two seasons in the life of your car, truck, or SUV where the interior can smell bad. The first may occur following several years of smell-free ownership. The second may take place immediately following purchase if you have ... Read more

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3 Symptoms of a Clogged Heater Core (and Common Causes)

Josh Boyd — Mon, 08 Nov 2021 17:00:20 +0000

As fall slips away, and winter begins, frigid temperatures take hold over much of the country. This is the point at which most motorists come to appreciate their vehicle’s heat. That is, of course, if their vehicle’s heat is functioning ... Read more

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Does Running Your Car A/C Use Gas?

Al Seizovic — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 15:16:09 +0000

Should I drive with the windows down or blast the air conditioning? Most people don’t think about it and just go about their daily drive, but chances are if you’ve found this article, you’re a bit of a thinker. So, ... Read more

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A/C Compressor Clutch Not Engaging? (8 Possible Causes)

Josh Boyd — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 18:12:02 +0000

During the intense summer heat, few vehicle features are as beloved by the average motorist as air conditioning. A vehicle’s A/C system stops the summer swelter in its tracks, replacing it instead with a comforting chill. Today’s modern A/C systems ... Read more

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8 Reasons Why Your Car’s A/C Is Not Blowing Cold Air

Josh Boyd — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 15:31:54 +0000

During much of the summer, sweltering heat befalls a significant portion of the country, turning the afternoon commute into quite an uncomfortable affair. Luckily, the majority of all vehicles now come standard with air conditioning (A/C), which has the ability ... Read more

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3 Symptoms of a Bad A/C Compressor (and Replacement Cost)

Al Seizovic — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 14:46:24 +0000

Ah, the wind in your face, the road signs passing by as you drive down Route 25. You know where you’re going, you always know because you’re going to work! You do this every day and it’s the heat of ... Read more

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5 Symptoms of a Bad Car A/C Condenser (and Replacement Cost)

Mark Stevens — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 15:03:49 +0000

Decades ago, having an air conditioning system in your car was considered a luxury. Today, it’s a basic feature that we often take for granted. You want the air conditioner to work efficiently and effectively every time you use it. ... Read more

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How to Clean a Cabin Air Filter (A/C Filter) and How NOT to

Mark Stevens — Mon, 21 Oct 2019 09:40:33 +0000

The cabin air filter, also known as the car air conditioner filter, is one of the most overlooked and neglected filters in a vehicle. This is mainly because of their more popular and critical cousins such as the oil filter, ... Read more

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