On-Site Automotive Air Conditioning Recovery, Recycle and Recharge
- Recovery & Recycle: Refrigerant is removed from the air conditioning system to allow for repairs. You will be given credit for the refrigerant removed.
- Recharge: Once your repairs are complete, we return to evacuate and then recharge the air conditioning system. You will be charged for the difference between your original credit and the amount of refrigerant required to make the system full.
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Recover and recycle refrigerant so mechanical or collision repairs can be made.
Sometimes air conditioning components are damaged in accidents, in the way of other repairs that need to be made, or the air conditioning system itself needs repairs. When we recover the refrigerant from your vehicle, you are given credit for the amount of refrigerant remaining in the A/C system, so you only pay for the refrigerant needed to make the system full again.
After repairs are completed Rick’s will return to evacuate, and recharge the A/C system.
Evacuating, or pulling a vacuum on the system, removes moisture and air. A clean, dry system is critical for proper operation. This step is also used to check for large leaks. If the A/C system won’t pull down into a vacuum that would be an indication of a substantial leak in the system. If the system does pull down into a vacuum and holds the vacuum, then we can proceed with the recharge.
Recharging and injecting the proper oil into the system is the final and perhaps the most critical step in the A/C service. With the small systems on today’s vehicles, accurate charge is critical. Being off by only an ounce or two, you can over or under charge an A/C system by as much as 20%.
Leak detection
Rick’s Mobile A/C uses two methods of leak detection. One is by a leak detector or “sniffer” and probing around the A/C lines, compressor, fittings, and other components. This method will usually find a large portion of the leaks. If not, we can also inject dye into the system for the smaller, slower leaks. Leaks are then detected by a UV light after some time has passed.
Hybrid and Electric vehicle service? Yes we can!
We also have dedicated equipment for the high voltage compressors in today’s hybrid and electric vehicles. This prevents cross contamination of refrigerant oils which could cause damage to the high voltage compressors. The A/C system in these vehicles can be very critical because some makes and models use it to cool the battery packs and other components of the vehicle, as well as the cabin air.
System Maintenance? Absolutely!
If your A/C system is low on refrigerant, it will not perform properly. The most common ‘symptom’ might be that you notice your car doesn’t cool you off as well as it used to on warm days. What many people don’t realize is that their air conditioning comes on when the defrost mode is selected as well. This is because the A/C system acts as a dehumidifier when in the defrost mode and helps to dry the air in the vehicle. Longer than normal defrost times might be because your A/C isn’t working properly. In other words, your air conditioning system is a critical system year around, even in the northwest.
Compressors don’t die, they’re murdered!!!
The A/C compressor is the ‘heart’ of any air conditioning system. It is what pushes and pulls the refrigerant through the system. Being low on refrigerant can cause premature wear to the compressor due to excessive cycling (turns on and off rapidly). Low refrigerant will also result in improper oiling of the compressor and can cause even more wear on this critical component. Compressor repairs can be very expensive and seem to come at the worst times. Having your air conditioning serviced every 3-5 years can help your compressor live a long, happy life.