Auto AC Repair in Pflugerville, Texas

Dave’s Ultimate Automotive—Keeping Your Cool While Driving

Don’t Reach Your Boiling Point

Although any transportation is better than none, your drive certainly isn’t pleasant when you feel as if you’re boiling, dripping sweat with every mile. That’s a real possibility when your car’s air conditioner goes out in Pflugerville, Texas, where the average daily high temperature in August reaches a scorching 98 degrees. This doesn’t have to ruin your summer travel experience. The experienced technicians at Dave’s Ultimate Automotive can help you with a free AC check, preventive maintenance services to head off potential problems, and reputable repairs if you indeed encounter an AC failure. You’ll find us at 900 Pecan St W, Pflugerville, TX 78660 near the businesses, schools, and parks where you’re likely already headed. Before your passenger cabin overheats, schedule an appointment for auto AC repair using our online feature or by calling 512-989-3283.

The Making of Cool Air, The Disruption of Cool Air

Your car’s air conditioning system produces cool air using gas refrigerant under high pressure. Before cool air can enter the passenger area, it passes through the evaporator where heat is removed. The extracted heat transfers to the refrigerant. The gas is changed to liquid and moved to the condenser where it is cooled. Afterward, it moves to the orifice tube/expansion valve and returns to its gaseous state. A dryer/accumulator takes out moisture, allowing the refrigerant to go back to the evaporator to begin the cycle again. Since this is an efficient process, perhaps you’re wondering what could go wrong. Hopefully, with preventive maintenance, nothing will disrupt your flow of cool air. However, sometimes you’ll notice that your air isn’t as cool as it should be. This likely points to a lack of refrigerant because a small hole has developed somewhere in the system. Also, road trash/debris might block or puncture the condenser. If this occurs, your car can’t properly make the hot-cold exchange. Further, since fans help cool the condenser, your system also can’t accomplish the necessary heat exchange if those fans stop working. The compressor, too, is critical to AC function. If it fails, the system cannot cool the air. Another issue might be a stuck air blend door. This part allows for the mixing of hot and cold air to achieve the set temperature. If it becomes immobilized (most often after the AC has gone unused during the winter months), your car can’t reach your optimal comfort level. Finally, if a broken wire or other electrical problem strips your system of power, the AC won’t work at all.

A “Cool” Place for Auto AC Repair

When you need auto AC repair, Dave’s Ultimate Automotive is the “coolest” shop in the neighborhood. Not only do we fix your car’s climate control system, but we also treat you well and back our work with a great warranty. Make your ride a bit more comfortable today by calling us at 512-989-3283.