How to Tell If Your Air Compressor is Failing

As you probably know by now, the Florida heat can be somewhat unforgiving. For this reason, running your air conditioner when the sun decides to come out and play is essential for those long commutes and weekend drives.

However, sometimes life has a way of playing cruel practical jokes at our expense. This is where your car’s AC becomes the most valuable component. And just like everything else in your car, prolonged use creates wear and tear. A broken AC compressor can result in a hot car and an uncomfortable situation.

What Does an Air Compressor Do?

The air compressor is the workhorse that makes it possible to not sweat it out on a hot summer day. The compressor takes coolant and pressurizes it before being sent to the condenser. As you’re AC’s power unit, it’s an essential component in making sure your car stays cool.

Symptoms of a Faulty Compressor

It’s true, there are some car issues that require some expertise to diagnose and can’t be easily deduced by someone with a lack of experience or know-how. However, a faulty compressor or one that’s not functioning properly isn’t as hard to spot as a faulty carburetor.

• High Cabin Temperatures: This is the easiest warning sign to spot. If the vents in your car start refusing to blow cold air, it’s more than likely that you have a faulty compressor.
• Loud Noise: If you hear a noticeable sound when you turn your AC on, then it’s more than likely you have a faulty AC clutch. Noise can also be a telling sign that one of the many components that allow your air compressor to properly work is damaged or broken.
• Moisture Leak Coolant: is one of the most important components of your car’s AC, turning warm air into cold air. If you notice a fair amount of moisture accumulating in your car, it’s more than likely that you have a leak or faulty connection. Aside from consuming excess amounts of energy, moisture leaks can develop into health hazards.

Going to the Experts

While you might fancy yourself capable of fixing a problem with your car, today’s automobiles are more complex than ever before. Taking it to an expert who’s been properly trained can make all the difference between getting something fixed right and making it worse.

At Car Care Connection, we know today’s vehicles, and because we’re also in Sarasota, we also know how unforgiving the Florida heat can be. If you feel you might have a problem with your air compressor, bring it to us and allow our team of experts to deduce if there’s a problem. For information on us and our AC or Freon System services, you can call us at 941-924-6199. We are located at 6503 Gateway Ave, Gulf Gate, Sarasota, FL, 34231.