how to fix car ac not blowing cold air

To Florida residents and visitors, the AC is an all-too precious gift. So, when it's not working, it can make your drives around Pensacola, Crestview, or Fort Walton Beach a bit uncomfortable.

Air Blowing out of Car Vents Luckily, there are ways to remedy this issue. The top three reasons your car AC is blowing hot air are:

Loss of refrigerant
Broken condenser
Electrical system issues

In this guide, we'll go more into detail about these reasons, and how this automotive issue can be fixed at World Ford Pensacola's Service Center today.

Loss of Refrigerant

The AC in your vehicle works as a heat exchanger. It recirculates warm air from inside the cabin and replaces it with cold air. This is done by the refrigerant, which starts as a liquid and then "boils" in the evaporator as warm air from the cabin flows across it.

But, when the AC system is low on refrigerant, it lingers in the evaporator and is exposed to more hot air from inside the vehicle. This results in you feeling hot air out of the vents.

An AC system is sealed and doesn't require a refrigerant top-off. So, when there's a loss of this liquid, it means there's a leak somewhere, which needs to be addressed right away.

Broken Condenser

Checking Vehicle Condenser The condenser looks like a radiator and is mounted on the front of a car. It cools the hot refrigerant back to an ambient temperature as it comes through the compressor, resulting in cold air throughout the cabin. But, when there's an issue with the condenser, the refrigerant will remain hot as it travels through an expansion valve.

Because the condenser is at the front of your vehicle, it can get clogged by debris like pebbles or leaves. A look at the condenser through your car's grille can help tell you if it's clogged. Once it's unblocked, it should work again like normal.

However, the condenser can also be hit by bigger things like rocks or sticks, as well. If one of those objects punctures the condenser, then it'll probably need to be replaced as soon as possible.

Issues with the Electrical System

The AC is actually made up of many components. It has lots of wires with fuses, relays, and pressure switches. Together, they allow the AC system to effectively operate.

If one of electrical parts fails, then the entire system will shut down to prevent permanent damage. However, that means that the AC won't work correctly.

Because there are so many different parts to the electrical system, isolating the problem may be tricky if you don't have the right tools or enough experience. That's why you'll want to have a service technician look at it to determine which part has failed.

Schedule AC Service Today

If your car AC is blowing hot air, then you'll want to get it checked out right away. This is so you can remain cool, calm, and collected on the streets of Pensacola, Crestview, and Fort Walton Beach.

So, don't wait. Contact World Ford Pensacola to schedule your AC service today!