Frequently Asked Questions HOW DOES AUTO A/C WORK ?Everything has a certain amount of heat except at absolute zero ( -460 degrees.F ). An ice cube May feel cool to the touch, but actually it just has less heat...
RETROFIT - NOW OR LATER? Currently, there is no law or regulation stating that a vehicle must be converted to refrigerant R134a. However, the R12 supply is running out, so if a major repair is required on a...
WHAT DOES A DRIER DO- DRY? IT'S NOT THE FREON!! It's the oil in the refrigerant that absorbs moisture and holds debris in the system. Replacing the drier / accumulator, in addition to evacuation, will assure...
ACCUMULATOR: stores filters Freon (on Low side of system)BTU: British thermal unit AMBIENT AIR: outside air CAPILLARY TUBE: gas filled temperature-sensing tube CCOT: clutch cycling orifice tube that replaces...
WHAT DOES A DRIER DO- DRY? IT'S NOT THE FREON!! It's the oil in the refrigerant that absorbs moisture and holds debris in the system. Replacing the drier / accumulator, in addition to evacuation, will assure...
A/C RECEIVER-DRIER The receiver-drier or Accumulator is used on the high side of systems that use a thermal expansion valve. This type of metering valve requires liquid refrigerant. To ensure that the valve...
A: Working on any system you must make sure you do the following:1.Replace accumulator/receiver drier. Contaminants accumulate here and you must replace these items. The desiccant bag in these components once...
Here are some helpful tips on diagnosing your a/c problem. Identify Use of a refrigerant identifier should be the first step in any A/C service. As the price of R12 continues to rise, the number and ...
HVAC HOSES AND VALVES About A/C Hoses A/C hoses are designed to control liquid and gas at high pressures and temperatures. The hoses are usually flexible and terminated with special metal fittings at the...
A/C CONDENSER The automobile air conditioning a/c condenser is located in front of the radiator (and kind of looks like a radiator too). Through the use of cool air flow provided by the engine fan, the...