Did you know that your vehicles air conditioner loses about 5% of its original efficiency per year? Without the proper maintenance your air conditioning unit may be performing as poorly as other models that are years older!

 

Getting a car air conditioner service at the first sign of trouble will save you both money and time. When auto air conditioning systems break down, refrigerant leaks. Not only is refrigerant harmful to the environment, it's also harmful to your car. Leaking refrigerant can damage your vehicle's evaporator and compressor.

 

Schedule an appointment with one of our ASE certified professionals before any damage spreads. We understand all aspects of AC repair, from modern computerized components to environmental disposal concerns. Turn to us Gramenzi Auto Services, your qualified source for everything related to your air conditioning system.

 

 

The following is a brief schematic of some of the basic components that comprise this system:

Compressor:

• The compressor is a belt-driven device that compresses refrigerant gas and transfers it into the condenser. The compressor is the core of your vehicle's air conditioning system.

Condenser:

• The condenser's primary function is to cool the refrigerator. The condenser dissipates heat released by compressed gases and condenses them into high pressure liquids.

Receiver (Drier):

• The receiver is a metal container that serves as a storage receptacle for the refrigerant; also known as a drier because it absorbs moisture from the refrigerant and filters out harmful debris and acids. You should change your drier every 3-4 years to ensure quality filtration and prevent any chemical damage.

Orifice Tube/Expansion Valve:

• The orifice tube (also known as the expansion valve) is a controlling mechanism that regulates refrigerant flow throughout the system. It also converts high pressure liquid refrigerant (from the condenser) into low pressure liquid, so that it can enter the evaporator.

Evaporator:

• The evaporator removes heat from the inside of your vehicle. The evaporator allows the refrigerant to absorb heat, causing it to boil and change into a vapor. When this occurs, the vapor leaves the evaporator through the compressor, cooling your car and reducing humidity. The evaporator houses the most refrigerant in the heat transfer process and harmful acids can corrode it. This corrosion typically damages the evaporator beyond repair.