Cold Facts About Air Conditioning

For many drivers, a well-functioning air conditioning system is a must during hot weather or times of high humidity. If you're experiencing any of the problems listed below, ask your technician to evaluate your system. Proper maintenance has several benefits: it saves money, reduces the amount of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) in the atmosphere, and increases the life of your vehicle's air conditioning system.

• A/C system doesn't cool vehicle to set temperature
• Fan does not work when set in A/C mode
• When the fan is on, it is louder than usual
• Some or all of the dash controls do not work when operated
• Heater, top and side vents or defroster do not work
• Vehicle stalls or idles roughly when A/C is turned on
• Vehicle runs hot or overheats when A/C is on
• There is water on the vehicle's floor
• Electric engine cooling fan quickly cycles on and off
• Unusual odors come from interior vents
• A/C unit has not been serviced in a long time
• Windows fog when defroster is turned on

These signs may not point to a faulty air conditioning system, but it’s always best to have it checked out, especially before the hot, summer weather hits.