Your A/C system in a nutshell…

by Mr Cool | May 26, 2015

Your automotive air conditioning system is made up of a number of different components each with their own specific tasks but all working together simultaneously. Here’s a brief overview of all those components and what they do. 1. The compressor – often...

Why do clean cabin filters matter?

by Mr Cool | Feb 9, 2015

Cabin air filters should be replaced regularly as part of your routine car maintenance schedule. Delaying or failing to change your cabin filters will greatly impair the efficiency of car air-conditioning, as well as affect the quality of air inside the vehicle....

Air-conditioning re-gas – is it really necessary?

by Mr Cool | Dec 31, 2014

Car air-conditioning systems are not entirely maintenance free, and should be serviced every year to make sure they are operating as efficiently as possible. Having your car air conditioning gas levelled weighed and checked against the manufactures specification using...

The importance of changing your air conditioner system drier

by Mr Cool | Dec 1, 2014

Receiver-driers may not be the most complex component of car air conditioners, but they still perform essential functions and need to be replaced if they risk causing damage to the entire system. Functions of the AC drier Receiver-driers, also called filter-driers,...

Dealing with a smelly car? There could be a problem with your air conditioner

by Mr Cool | Dec 1, 2014

If you’ve noticed unpleasant odours in your car every time you switch on the air-conditioning, finding the cause of these smells is the first step to eradicating them and leaving your car smelling good as new. Mould and bacteria growth Moisture inside AC units...