Car AC Service Artesia NM

Before the weather gets too hot here in New Mexico, it’s important to test your AC to ensure it is functioning properly. To do this, start your car and turn the air to its coldest setting with the vents blowing at their highest setting. Once the engine has been running for a few minutes, you should be getting steady cold air. However, there are a few ways you can tell that your AC isn’t functioning properly. The first and most obvious is when the climate controls are set to their coldest setting and still blowing out warm air. However, it can also be intermittent, with cold air coming in and out. You may notice that the air isn’t quite as cold as it once was. While these are the most obvious signs, there are a few other ways your car will tell you it’s having AC problems. These include a mildewy smell, odd noises when you turn on the AC, water on the floorboards, or the air suddenly shifting from cold to hot. If you notice any of these symptoms, promptly bring your vehicle to the service team here at Tate Branch Artesia to have it diagnosed and repaired in a timely manner.

There is a wide range of services necessary to keep your car’s AC running at peak performance. Luckily, here at Tate Branch Artesia, we proudly offer every one of them. Most commonly, if you’re getting intermittent cold air or none at all, it is because your refrigerant needs to be recharged. Over time, the refrigerant in your car’s AC system can leak out, making it harder for the system to cool the vehicle. With a refrigerant recharge, a technician adds the correct amount of refrigerant to the system. While this should fix the problem, it is often a sign of a leak. If your car seems to be leaking refrigerant, a technician will use a special dye or an electronic leak detector to find a leak and repair it to ensure the system continues to function properly. Your vehicle’s compressor is a critical component of its AC system. Over the years, the compressor can wear out and sometimes fail, requiring repair or replacement. When you bring your vehicle to us with AC issues, the compressor is one of the first items we’ll inspect. Meanwhile, the serpentine belt is what drives the compressor, making it just as essential. If the technician notes that it is worn out or fraying, replacement will be recommended. The condenser and evaporator are other critical components. Over time, dirt and road debris can clog these parts, requiring them to be cleaned periodically. Our technicians will inspect these parts and clean them if necessary. Other services include electrical system inspections, filter replacements, a system flush, and a thermostat and pressure sensor check. If any inspections prove to be the cause of the issue, our highly trained technicians can repair it or replace the component to get cold air flowing again.

When the weather gets hot, the last thing you want is to get in an even hotter car with no air conditioning.  If you have concerns about your car’s AC system, use the contact form below this page to reach the service team here at Tate Branch Artesia to schedule an appointment for an inspection and service of your AC system. If you prefer, you can call us directly at 575-616-7757 or visit our service center here at 919 S 1ST Street Artesia, NM 88210. We look forward to earning your business!