Regas your car aircon in Frome

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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 Frome Air-Con specialists will help.


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Top garages for Aircon Regas in Frome (10 found)
Mells Auto Repairs
161 Jobs Completed
Frome
4.8 / 5

Specialising in diagnostic work, anything engine related, electrical repairs, air-con and general servicing. The garage is located at Mells Pit Works near Frome, BA113RH

Ricky Fenby Ltd
Member since 04 May 2017
Frome

Here at Ricky Fenby we specialise in used van sales, class 4 and 7 MOT's and all forms of mechanical repairs, maintenance and servicing work. We have a team of three ver

Platinum Hyundai - Frome
Member since 22 April 2016
FROME

We are a local, family owned company that has been established for 40 years. We pride ourselves on excellent customer service delivered by professional, knowledgeable and

Vallis Auto & Mot Centre
Member since 07 September 2011
Frome

"Vallis Auto Centre is an independent, family run auto repair centre and has been established for over ten years employing qualified technicians with a combined experienc

Barnes Coachworks Accident Repair Centre
Member since 14 September 2011
Frome

"Barnes Coachworks Ltd, based in Frome, on the Somerset and Wiltshire border, was established in 1971 by Raymond Barnes. Since then, we have earned a reputation for high

Rodden Road Cars
Member since 25 September 2012
Frome

"For a great choice in only high quality used cars, Rodden Road Cars is your number one specialist second hand car dealer. Based in Somerset, Rodden Road Cars pride thems

Linwood Motors
Member since 15 August 2016
Frome

Linwood Motors is located in Frome Somerset, our MOT testing station is ideal for customers located in Trowbridge, Warminster, Corsley, Bath and Shepton Mallet. Our ga

Motorcare Frome
Member since 21 July 2017
Frome

Motorcare Frome is a small family owned and operated vehicle service garage that was established in 1977, and as long standing members of the Retail Motor Industry Feder

A J Reynolds Car & Truck Services
Member since 21 July 2017
Frome

Located in Frome, Somerset. Employing a staff of 10 that can repair and service; cars,vans and HGVs in a well equipped 6000 sqft workshop. Welding, fabrication, hydrauli

Platinum Motor Group
Member since 06 October 2021
Frome Somerset

Using Genuine Manufacturer Parts and Accessories, our highly skilled teams of Service Managers, Service Advisors and Technicians are on hand to deliver the highest levels

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Regas your car aircon in Frome
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.

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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.

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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