Air Conditioning Service & Heating
AC Swevice

Vehicle's Air Conditioning and Heating system

In Texas many people may consider the vehicles air conditioner to be the most critical components, especially in the July or August. While from a safety standpoint this may not be exactly accurate from a functionality standpoint in Texas it is pretty close to being spot on. However safety can be a concern in the cooler months as a malfunctioning Heating and Cooling System can mean your defrost system will not work an your road visibility can suffer greatly.

The Air Conditioning and Heating Systems in modern cars are very complex system. Problems can develop in any of a number of components resulting in your system working poorly to not at all. Kwik Kar Willow Bend’s ASE certified mechanics have years of experience locating and correcting problems with today’s vehicles Todays cars all have a heater, and most have an air conditioner. These components help maintain safe and comfortable driving conditions, including visibility.

Some symptoms of a malfunctioning A/C and Heating System

  • Improper vent air temperature
  • Low or no vent air flow
  • Smell or fogging of windshield during defroster operation
  • Growling/grinding or squealing noise during A/C or heater operation
  • Overheating

Some of the Components of your Air Conditioning System

  • A/C Compressor
  • Condenser
  • Condenser/Radiator Fan
  • Receiver/Dryer or Accumulator
  • Blower Fan
  • Expansion Valve
  • Evaporator
  • Refrigerant(Freon)

All refrigerants currently used in automotive air conditioning systems are controlled substances. It is important that refrigerant not be allowed to escape into the environment. Kwik Kar Willow Bend always uses a sealed, environmentally-friendly process that captures the refrigerant, cleans it, replenishes it and returns it to your auto air conditioning system good as new.

FREON – Production of actual Freon R-12 was discontinued in 1996 as it was determined to be damaging the Ozone Layer of the Atmosphere. If your vehicle does by chance still use this form of coolant

Some Components of your Vehicle’s Heating System

  • Radiator
  • Radiator/Heater Hoses
  • Blower Fan
  • Thermostat
  • Heater Core/Heater Control Valve

Heat exchanger located inside passenger compartment