Air Conditioning Regas
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Air Conditioning Regas
Why does air conditioning need regassing?
Let’s be honest, you can’t really get by in Australia without air conditioning. Be it in your home, your office or your car, A/C is indispensable.
Keeping your car air conditioning system in good working order is considered to be pretty important.
However, some faults are more likely than others, and an obvious suspect if your air conditioning is not working, or at least is very slow in cooling the vehicle cabin, will be the refrigerant, which is the fuel to the air conditioning system.
If the refrigerant is low, then an air con re gas will need to be performed – a job that would cost around $125 at the low end of the price range but can cost more depending on the model and type of vehicle you drive.
What is an air conditioning regas?
Air conditioning regassing involves removing the old refrigerant gas from your air conditioning system and replacing it with a fresh one.
The refrigerant is the active component in your air conditioning system and flows through to create the cold air pumping into your cabin.
How do I know if my air con needs regassing?
The cooling capability of the air conditioning system in your car is reduced.
In other words, it takes longer to cool down the cabin and the air is not as cold as it should be.
It is estimated that around 10 percent of the gas in a vehicle’s air conditioning system is lost annually even without a fault or leak.
However, a leak in the system could also be responsible for the loss and this leak would need to be repaired.
How is the air conditioning regassed?
The air conditioning system will be checked for pressure and level of refrigerant
The compressor will also be checked. The refrigerant will be removed and recovered (it can be cleaned for reuse) before adding new refrigerant into the system.
In addition, a leak test will be conducted, and the system will be checked to ensure it is functioning properly.
How often does an air con need regassing?
As mentioned above, fully functioning or not, the air conditioning system will naturally lose refrigerant over time, so it’s best not to leave your car's air conditioning unchecked. A regas will likely be needed every few years.
Any small leak within the closed air conditioning system will mean it will fail to work properly. Damage can be caused in several ways – from debris thrown up from the road to general wear and tear – so it always pays to have a proper inspection carried out even when only a regas may be required.
How important is a car air conditioning regas?
Essentially, a working air conditioning system is crucial. It offers relief on those scorching hot summer days but also aids in defogging the windscreen during less-than-ideal weather conditions.
This is a pretty important safety feature – you don’t want to be driving blind just because you didn’t get your air conditioning checked and maintained.
