Regas your car aircon in Alton

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Is your aircon not blowing cold air? Is your car damp, or are your windows steaming up? Don't worry - you most likely need a car aircon regas, and our Alton Air-Con specialists will help.


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Top garages for Aircon Regas in Alton (17 found)
First Choice Automotive
2 Jobs Completed
Bordon
5.0 / 5

First Choice Automotive is a mobile mechanic service covering Surry,Hampshire and other areas. With over 10 years experience and an eagle eye offering an outstanding serv

Liphook Auto Services
57 Job Completed
Lindford
5.0 / 5

We pride ourselves on our customer service and our online feedbacks speak for themselves. We are based in Lindford at Broxhead trading estate. Come and experience how a g

KG VEHICLE MOVEMENT AND REPAIR LTD
8 Jobs Completed
ALRESFORD
5.0 / 5

Rowledge Garage
73 Job Completed
Farnham
5.0 / 5

sed in Rowledge Surrey, Rowledge Garage provides a quality, reliable motor engineering service covering all garage operations from MOTs to car servicing and auto diagnost

G.A. Auto Services
47 Jobs Completed
upper wield alresford
4.6 / 5

We are a little friendly independent garage bases in Alresford hampshire We carry out servicing repairs and diagnostics on all makes of vehicles and at very comp

david hunt
60 Jobs Completed
Kingsley
3.9 / 5

"We are a small independendent garage with over 50 years combined experience. We have fully equipped facilities. We have dealer level diagnostics. We can cater for all m

Tvr101 ltd
Member since 10 December 2014
Bentley

"Specialising in sports cars and prestige,but have just opened up a workshop to cater for all vehicles"

PRC MOT LTD
Member since 27 January 2014
Bucks Horn Oak

"PRC MOT LTD - An Independent Car, Van & Light Commercial Garage. We offer MOT, Service & Repair. Paul Ritchens (Owner) & his team are proud of the reputatio

JD Motors
Member since 15 May 2015
alton

Family run Business since 1976

G.A Auto Services
Member since 16 August 2017
Hants

We are little family run garage located in the village of bentley hampshire We specialise in all males and models We undertake services/ repairs /diagnostics / Tyres

Alton Cars and Vans Ltd
Member since 06 June 2011
Alton

"We specialise in the servicing and repair of cars and light commercial vehicles. All servicing and repairs are carried out using good quality parts only. We have a Clas

Ace Automotive Repairs limited
Member since 05 October 2017
Bordon

I am a local mobile mechanic to bordon i travel between portsmouth and stains very competitive rates and honest work i dont pressure sale and im fully insured

S.W AUTOMOTIVE
Member since 16 November 2018
Bordon

Mobile Vehicle Technician Based in Bordon, Hampshire and covering surrounding areas. Work carried out on all makes & models of cars and light commercial vehicles.

Chris Chandler Motor Engineers
Member since 10 August 2011
Mill Lane, Alton

"Chris Chandler Motor Engineers was established in 1984 and based mainly in Kingsley until the year 2000 when we took over Alton MOT Test and Service Centre in Mill Lane,

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Regas your car aircon in Alton
Frequently asked questions
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How does car Air Conditioning work?

Your air conditioning works in a similar way to your fridge. It uses 'refrigerant', which changes from a liquid to a gas at a relatively low temperature, in a series of coils. When it does, it absorbs heat. It blows air past these coils, cooling the air as it passes. Afterwards, this gas is converted back to a liquid, creating heat, but this heat is blown outside, rather than into, your car.

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What is an Air-Con 'Regas'?

The process involves removing all refrigerants from your air-conditioning system and replacing with the precise quantity of fresh refrigerant. It is required if the air is no longer blowing as cold as it should or isn't clearing up fogged windows.

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How can I prolong the life of my Air Conditioning?

Use it! Make sure to switch it on every few weeks in the winter/spring and let it run until the air is blowing really cold. This will mean it is more reliable in the summer.

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Can I regas Air-Conditioning myself?

‘Kits’ are available to inject fresh refrigerant into your system. However, they won't remove old refrigerant, impurities, moisture etc, nor will they check for leaks. Given the low cost of a professional re-gas, we would always recommend it.

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How often do you have to regas car air-conditioning?

Most vehicle manufacturers would recommend that the process should be carried out every 1-2 years.

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How to check air-con gas

There are a number of ways to check your aircon to see if it needs a regas. Look out for your AC running for a long time and never cooling your car, air coming out of vents not very cold, a hissing or bubbling noise and of course any leaks. These signs should push you towards booking in a regas.

Average rating for  Aircon Regas in Alton bookings

4.43

14 reviews

How often does car air conditioning need recharging?

Usually, you need your aircon re-gassed about every two years. This will allow the aircon system to run smoothly and probably save some fuel too.

The majority of modern cars have air conditioning fitted as standard as it is vital for making the ride in a car comfortable for passengers.

An air conditioning system works by using refrigerant gas to push air through several components in the aircon system and then into your car.

Whether its freezing cold or boiling hot, it’s your air conditioning which makes driving in such conditions bearable, so it’s important to look after the system!

Surprisingly, over 10% of air-con gas escapes through the system each year. This means that the power of the system drops significantly over time. However, your air conditioning will not be checked during an MOT or service which is why it’s important that you make an effort to have it checked specifically.

Car manufacturers recommend that cars should have their air con recharged (Regassed) every two years.

Even if your car is new it should be something that you have checked as your cars performance could be significantly affected.

This is because the engine will have to work harder to produce cold air if there is an issue with the air conditioning meaning more fuel will be required to make the system work.

If the system has not been recharged in two years, the drop in engine performance will be noticeable.

As soon as you realise a drop in the power of your air con you should take the vehicle in for repair. If there is an unpleasant smell being emitted, this is another sign that the air con needs looking at.

How does aircon regassing work?

The job of recharging air conditioning is not complex and will not take long.

The mechanic will carry out a leaks check on the air con system before the repair work, to ensure the job can be carried out without causing damage to the car.

As soon as this is complete, the technician will be able to recharge the system.

The mechanic carrying out the work will first remove old refrigerant from your car as well as the current gas and lubricant.

They will then replace it with new gas and lubricants.

The job will also typically include an entire system clean out which is carried out to remove any bacterial build up.

This is often the reason for a strange or unpleasant smell being emitted from the air conditioning which is why it is important to have this job completed every two years.

The whole process should take around 45 minutes as there are no new parts required for install.

The air conditioning in your car should be noticeably improved after a regas if you haven’t had one for over two years.

If you want to ensure your air conditioning stays in tip top condition, make sure to use it regularly as this the compressor will stay lubricated.

Finding a mechanic you can trust to do a good job and charge a fair price, is not always easy, which is why we simplified the process.

  • Enter your car registration number
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You can then compare the quotes and read reviews from previous customers to find the best deal in your area, before booking aircon regas online.

Gavin from Ross Motors explains an Aircon regas