Why an AC service matters

The majority of modern vehicles have air conditioning and climate control installed as standard, however most drivers are unaware that air conditioning systems require servicing on a relatively frequent basis. Manufacturers recommend that this be carried out every 2 years.

An air conditioning service is not something that's included in a standard service schedule, so it is something that can be easily disregarded. It is advisable that you schedule an air conditioning service if your car is over 2 years old. It is also highly recommended that you use your air conditioning system regularly in order to facilitate optimal functioning.

At Awesome we offer two services: Air Con Clean and Air Con Re-Gas.

Air Con Clean

Does your car smell musty when the air con is in use? This can be due to bacteria in the system and can be neutralised and replaced with a pleasant "as new" smell.

With nearly every vehicle coming off the production line having air conditioning, it's no wonder that the manufacturers are looking at this closely — this will certainly be part of a main service in the future. Also the warranty implications will be closely scrutinised: air conditioning on your vehicle is certainly not a maintenance-free feature, this needs to be regularly serviced so as not to void your warranty and, more importantly, not to be damaging your health.

Air-conditioned vehicles often seem to cause irritation to eyes, runny noses and sore throats. These symptoms are often accompanied by an unpleasant odour that can vary in its intensity. Contrary to popular belief, these problems are not caused by temperature variations leading to colds and chills, but by the formation of fungi and bacteria that form on the warm, damp evaporator fins. This provides a perfect environment for the growth of algae, bacteria, fungi and other micro-organisms.

The resulting bacteria and smells are blown into the passenger compartment together with the cold air, causing the problems highlighted above.

Air Con Re-Gas

Get your air-conditioning system checked and charged ready for the long hot summer. When we perform a full system re-gas we empty the system completely and refill it with clean gas which will ensure your air-con stays fresher for longer. It is estimated that around 10% of the refrigerant in your air-con system escapes every year, therefore we recommend recharging every 2 years.

• Fully automated air-con diagnosis and air-con recharging
• Checks efficiency of air-con cooling system by taking external and cabin temperature differences
• Checks type of gas used complies with BS standards
• Air-con system is vacuumed out and old oil removed
• System refilled with correct amount of refrigerant and new lubricating oil
• System re-operated, then checked and tested for results