When summer comes and we go by car, one of the first things we do as soon as we start is to turn on the air conditioning , but if you want it to always work perfectly, you must take into account its maintenance as in fact you do with the rest of the car . Let’s know now then, how to get the car air conditioning to have a long life with a few simple precautions.
Your car’s air conditioner will have a long life if you pay attention to these simple precautions.
Many times we don’t even think about taking special precautions to keep the air conditioning system of our car intact, but the truth is that it will only take a few minutes and not only will it allow us to enjoy the “coolness” inside our car in summer but also, We will save money on mechanical overhaul.
The first step will be to dry the evaporator. To do it in the best way, just set the air conditioning level to maximum power , leaving the car running for 10 minutes.
At this point, we open the pollen filter box and spray disinfectant product through all the ducts so that everything is very clean inside.
Now we have to restart the engine and turn on the heating at full power . After about three minutes we activate the air conditioning system at maximum power and repeat this procedure also in the ducts of the feet, head and windows.
Once finished, we spray the rest of the disinfectant into the ducts through all the air vents supplied in the machine.
The disinfectant comes out of a probe, connected to a flexible tube so it is able to go quite deep.
When the ducts are all disinfected, we can proceed to replace the pollen filter . In general, it is recommended to do this at least once every two years. The position of the filter changes depending on the car makes, but it is usually always close to the air conditioning.
The pollen filter, in addition to preserving the functionality of the air conditioning and heating system, also protects our health. In fact, it allows you to breathe the air filtered by smog, pollen and noxious fumes. That’s when you need to consult a mechanic.
Therefore, we have seen that the air conditioning of the car will have a long life if we pay attention to these simple precautions , without going to the mechanic.
The intervention of the latter is necessary in case you need to replace some damaged components such as fans or belts. Or in case you need to recharge the air conditioning so that before leaving on vacation (if you plan to do so soon) do not forget the importance of checking the condition of the car well and going through the workshop for any repair no matter how small. It will be the best way to guarantee a safe and pleasant trip.
