Air Conditioning Recharge Stoke on Trent

Want to make sure your car air conditioning system is recharged and ready to tackle the heat of summer? Let Vantage Auto Services help. We’re a local garage committed to providing an outstanding air conditioning recharge for your vehicle in Stoke on Trent to make sure your air conditioner is working as it should be. 

The fact is, most people don’t pay that much attention to their air conditioning for their car until it stops working in hot weather. Most vehicle manufacturers recommend recharging your air con every 2 years. Many people incorrectly assume that their air conditioner will be tested alongside an MOT, but this isn’t the case. Additionally, the re-gas is not included in car servicing. It is up to you to stay organised and make sure you keep your air conditioning recharged as a part of your vehicle maintenance routine. 

Can’t remember when your last recharge was? Don’t worry, get in touch with Vantage Auto Services today to chat to a member of our team. We’re on hand to help and are committed to providing efficient and affordable air conditioning recharge services to our customers in Stoke on Trent and the surrounding areas.

It’s almost expected that your air conditioner will work without a second thought. So what happens when you hop in your car, hit the button, and don’t feel that refreshing burst of cold air hit you? If instead you’re greeted by warm air, it’s time to get in touch with a local expert to perform an air conditioning check to rule out more serious problems. An air conditioning repair is much more expensive and time consuming than a recharge so it’s important to rule out air conditioning repairs to save money. If you’re based in Stoke on Trent or the surrounding area, make sure Vantage Auto Services is your first choice. 

An air conditioner recharge involves removing old refrigerant gas from the system and replacing it with fresh refrigerant. This means that your air conditioner will run cool again. It may not initially occur to you that this is the problem but it’s usually the simplest to solve, so instead of creating an expensive list of possible problems – such as electrical faults or leaks – get in touch with Vantage Auto Services first to rule out the possibility of your air conditioning simply needing a recharge. 

Instead of taking the risk, our team at Vantage Auto Services highly recommend using a mechanic instead. If you’re based in Stoke on Trent and you think your air conditioner needs recharging, come see us at Vantage Auto Services today for a friendly and professional service!

Chances are, if you’re asking this question you’re worried about the cost of taking your vehicle to a licensed mechanic and having them do it for you. The short answer is yes but, in our experience, the answer is still yes, but we wouldn’t recommend it.

You can purchase air con kits that contain air con gas for personal use, but they almost cost the same as the service from a mechanic and if anything goes wrong, you will have to foot the bill for repairs. It’s very easy to go overboard topping up refrigerant levels which can cause damage to other parts of the vehicle.

Not only can you do serious damage to your vehicle and wallet, but if your skin or eyes come into contact with the recharging gas you could be left with painful freeze burns that – in extreme cases – can leave behind permanent scarring. 

Instead of taking the risk, our team at Vantage Auto Services highly recommend using a mechanic instead. If you’re based in Stoke on Trent and you think your air conditioner needs recharging, come see us at Vantage Auto Services today!

As with everything in life, the better you maintain your air conditioning, the longer it will last before developing serious faults or issues that only a qualified mechanic can fix. Having an air con recharge at least once every 2 years is just one of the things you should be doing to keep the system running cold. Some of the other ways to keep your air con in top condition include:

Run Once a Week

Even if it’s just during a quick trip to the shops, having your air conditioner running for at least 10 minutes once a week will help to keep the gas pressure at the optimum level, reducing the likelihood of a mechanical fault developing. Additionally, if your air con has a defrost system, running it once a week will help to clear out moisture and prevent the build up of mould and mildew, keeping the air you breathe inside your car clean and free from an unpleasant smell. 

Use Your Air Conditioner Instead of Windows

While it may be tempting on a hot summer’s day to roll down the windows and let the wind whip through your hair, doing so could have a detrimental effect on your air conditioner. It can lead to you inadvertently forcing the system to work harder to have the same effect, which means using up more coolant and fuel more quickly, something that can be costly in the long run. 

Park in the Shade

If you can, during the summer we highly recommend leaving your car in a shaded area where it will be protected from the sun’s rays. At one point or another, we’ve all had to get into a car that’s been parked out in the sun for long periods of time, and you can tell because the heat from inside the vehicle hits you as soon as you open the door. Parking in the shade means that you won’t have to run your AC on as high a setting to keep cool while driving or cool down your vehicle before getting into it. 

There are many other ways to make sure your car air con system is properly maintained between servicing and recharging – such as cleaning the system regularly and keeping the air filters at the correct angle on your air vents. If you have any questions or would like to know more about maintaining your air conditioning system or to arrange a recharge, give our team in Stoke on Trent a call today.