With the advent of summer in the UAE, a car’s air conditioner becomes one of it’s most important components. Sitting inside your Cars, SUVs, 4×4, Vans and Trucks without a properly functioning air conditioning system during the summer can be unbearable, and most car air conditioning systems require a bit of maintenance, especially as the temperatures soar.
Good news for the residents and businesses in Ras al Khor, Fruit and Vegetable market, International city and Silicon Oasis- Saeedi Pro is now offering auto AC services at our Ras-Al-Khor outlet. It is equipped with the latest state-of-the-art-equipment for all your auto air conditioning requirements. The question most of our customers have, however, is what AC services their vehicles require and how often they should get it done.
1. AC Gas Top Up / Refill- Car air conditioners cool your vehicle through the use of a coolant, which is compressed into a high-pressure state by the compressor and then brought into contact with the outside air. Once the coolant is compressed, it gets liquefied and absorbs the heat from the outside air, providing you with cool air through the air conditioning vents. It is estimated that car air conditioning systems can lose close to 20% of the coolant each year, which is why it is recommended that you refill your AC coolant every two years. However, for the most efficient cooling, it is advised that you top – up/ refill your coolant on a yearly basis, around the start of summer.
2. Full AC Servicing- Many of us do not understand enough about our AC, and cannot tell which parts are causing a problem and need to be serviced or replaced. Additionally, various parts, when not functioning properly, tend to have the same effect- the car AC does not cool effectively or causes a sound whenever the AC is switched on. In such cases, it is advisable to get a general AC servicing done to ensure all individual components are in proper working condition and are functioning efficiently. A full AC servicing can take up to three to four hours, and involves removing the dashboard of a vehicle to service the individual components of the air conditioner underneath the dashboard, such as the cooling coil, the air conditioning vents and the condenser. In addition to this, any residual gas present in the system is also removed before the parts are all refitted and the dashboard is re-placed in its original position, ensuring there is no hindrance or blockage present in the cooling system.
3. AC General Repair- Sometimes, specific components in our car AC have been giving us trouble for a long time, and need to be rechecked on a regular basis to keep the car air conditioner functioning properly. In such cases, many vehicle owners prefer to only have that specific component serviced or repaired, rather than the whole air conditioning system. Such service can apply to any individual component, prominent examples being the cooling coil and the condenser.
4. AC Parts Replacement- Rather than dealing with the constant annoyance of getting an individual component of the air conditioning system serviced or repaired on a regular basis, many drivers prefer to simply replace the problematic component, even though it is a much larger one-time expense. Our Ras Al Khor service centre stocks all individual air conditioning components and has several expert technicians capable of replacing individual components of the air conditioning system.
5. AC Compressor Replacement- The most critical component of your car air conditioning system is the compressor, which compresses refrigerated air, and delivers it to the condenser, where it is converted into a cooling gas that chills the air in your vehicle’s passenger compartment. Then, it converts the cooled gas back to liquid, and returns it to the compressor unit. A car AC compressor is meant to have a lifetime of around 8-10 years, but that lifespan can get severely eroded as a result of over-usage or under-usage of the air conditioning system. Given the climate in the UAE, replacing the compressor once during the car’s lifetime is almost a given- but with regular servicing and efficient usage habits, having to replace it a second time during the car’s lifespan can be avoided.
Just like the rest of your automobile, a car’s air conditioning system can benefit from regular check-ups and maintenance, enhancing the performance and lifespan of the air-conditioning system, providing you with a better cooling experience and saving you money in the process. However, a driver’s usage habits also affect the efficiency and lifespan of those components, so it is important to understand how to best use the air conditioning system in order to ensure longevity and performance.
Visit our Ras Al Khor service centre in Dubai for all kinds of AC repair, maintenance and replacement of components for all Cars, SUVs, 4×4, Vans and Trucks. Our expert technicians can advise you on efficient usage habits and tips. Don’t swelter in the heat and book an appointment at our Ras Al Khor service centre to ensure that your air conditioning system keeps you and your family pleasantly cool!
