A/C & Heating

Professional Auto Air Conditioning and Heating Services

How Your Vehicle’s Air Conditioning Works

The air conditioning unit in your vehicle operates similarly to a refrigerator. Your vehicle’s air conditioning unit is designed to move heat from the inside of your car to outside of it. Your vehicle’s air conditioning unit has six major components: The refrigerant, compressor, condenser, expansion valve, evaporator, and receiver or dryer filters. If any of these components is damaged, it can turn your cool car into a furnace during the summer months. When your air conditioning unit is not working as it should, bring your vehicle to Reich's Radiator & Auto Service.

Checking the Car Air Conditioner — Rice Lake, WI — Reich's Radiator & Auto

Schedule Regular A/C Preventative Maintenance

Warm weather or cold, you still need to think about our vehicle’s air conditioning. Most people don’t service their air conditioning until after it fails. Vehicle manufacturers have preventive maintenance schedules for air conditioning service. How often this should be done varies from vehicle to vehicle. If you’re not getting enough cool air you know something’s wrong. Also, if you hear strange sounds when you turn the air on, there might be a problem with the compressor, and you should get it checked out.

Why is My Car Blowing Cold Air When the Heat is On?

Cold air from your heater is normal for the first few minutes of operation. If the air from your vents doesn’t heat up shortly, you’ve got a problem with your heater or your coolant. Your heating system borrows coolant (water and antifreeze) from the engine radiator, so if there isn’t enough coolant for both systems, the engine gets the available coolant. If you are having issues with your car’s heating system, call the experts at Reich's Radiator & Auto Service.

Reich's Radiator & Auto Service takes the time to thoroughly explain why your heater just won’t heat and discuss the best options for your budget. We’ll provide a free estimate before making any repairs.

For more information about our A/C and Heating services, or to schedule service and get a free estimate, call us at 715-234-8602.