Air conditioning maintenance

The air conditioning system in your car is not maintenance-free. Although major maintenance is only required every five years, it is wise to have the air conditioning checked once a year and refilled every two years.

The most important thing is to regularly top up the coolant. Without coolant, your air conditioning will eventually break down. Repairing or replacing a broken air conditioner comes with a hefty price tag. The less coolant, the worse your air conditioning works. You also use more fuel. In addition to topping up the coolant, it is also important to have the interior filters replaced regularly. For example, during every major service.

Service

You can also have your air conditioning checked or serviced in the garage before the summer. A service costs around 100 euros. For that, your air conditioning will be inspected and also refilled.

Air conditioning even in cold or wet weather

Did you know that the maintenance of your air conditioning is independent of its use? For a properly functioning air conditioning, it is a good idea to turn on the air conditioning occasionally in cold or wet weather and to circulate the coolant. This is good for the compressor and prevents leaks. In addition, the air conditioning prevents windows from fogging up in humid conditions.

Recognize problems

A bad smell in your car indicates the presence of bacteria or mold in your air conditioning system. You will then have to have your air conditioning cleaned for a few tens of euros, although you could have prevented this with preventive maintenance.

If the air conditioning is not cooling properly, this probably indicates a lack of coolant. Topping it up will solve the problem. However, if your air conditioning is not working at all, you have a bigger problem. The compressor probably needs to be replaced and the entire system flushed. That 'joke' can cost a lot of money.

Do you have your car's air conditioning system checked and topped up regularly? With a rent a car in the Brunssum region are you assured that the air conditioning is working properly!