AC Service & Repair
When is AC Service or AC Repair Necessary?
- Whenever you notice any issues in performance. (i.e. not cooling)
What Does Service Include?
- In depth inspection of lines and hoses.
- Test and record the systems high and low-pressure readings.
- Check and record the temperature of the air from the air conditioning vents at maximum cool setting.
- Freon cleansing; because freon is harmful to the environment, we take special care to use the proper recovery machines to ensure that none of the material escapes during service.
Special Considerations:
The Environmental Protection Agency determined that Freon known as R-12 or CFC-12 was damaging the ozone layer and stopped production of the material. Now R-12 Freon is hard to find and very expensive. Although most vehicles produced before 1995 use R-12 in their air conditioning systems our Technicians can retrofit your vehicle to the new approved R134a. R134a is a more environmentally friendly freon. This retrofit is more cost-effective than attempting to repair the older systems.
R134a Retrofit Service:
- Case by case evaluation of what will be needed.
- R-12 Freon is recovered along with the R-12 oil and properly disposed of according to EPA regulations.
- The system is flushed.
- Install the R134a retrofit kit (a small number of vehicles may require different seals and hoses).
- Evacuate and recharge the system with R134a freon and compatible oil.
- Install mandatory retrofit labeling.
Why choose
Carlson auto?
It is easy to schedule an appointment online. Choose a location below and complete the form. We will call you to confirm your appointment. Couldn’t be easier! See you soon.
Cottage Grove
651-458-5158
8799 E Point Douglas Rd S
Monday-Thursday: 8AM-6PM
Friday: 8AM-5PM
8799 E Point Douglas Rd S
Monday-Thursday: 8AM-6PM
Friday: 8AM-5PM
Maplewood
651-578-0885
275 Century Ave N
Monday-Friday: 8AM-6PM