Air Con Re Gas R134A
Making sure your car's air conditioning system is in good working order becomes crucial as the weather rises. We specialise in air conditioning services at Your Town Tyres in Your town, including R134A refrigerant re-gassing. Let's examine this service's specifics and why it's important.
In most vehicles today there are two different air con gasses. R134A is used on vehicles manufactured before 2014. R1234YF is the newer more environmentally friendly gas and has been used on all new vehicles manufactured from 2014.
With some vehicles there is discrepancy between 2014 and 2016 as some will still use the older gas so if you are not sure what gas your vehicle requires, please call us on 07882 857864 to speak to an expert.
Air Conditioning Re-gas: What Is It?
Refuelling the refrigerant in your car's air conditioning system (R134A in this example) is known as air conditioning re-gas. Refrigerant levels may drop over time as a result of leakage or evaporation. Re-gassing makes sure your air conditioning system runs well and keeps you cool on hot days.
Why Opt for R134A?
A common refrigerant in vehicle air conditioning systems is R134A. Because of environmental concerns, it has replaced the previous R12 (Freon).
Eco-friendly: Compared to R12, R134A has less of an effect on the ozone layer.
Effective Cooling: It offers efficient cooling capabilities.
Compatibility: R134A is intended for most modern vehicles (manufactured before 2014).
The Re-gassing Process Inspection:
Our knowledgeable specialists check the overall functionality, leaks, and damaged parts of your Air con system.
Evacuation: Remove any leftover refrigerant from the system if necessary.
Vacuum Test: To make sure there are no leaks, a vacuum test is carried out.
Re-gas: The system is carefully filled with R134A refrigerant in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Check Pressure: Make sure the pressure is at the ideal levels.
Performance Test: Lastly, to make sure the Air con system is cooling properly, a final test is carried out.
Book Air Con Re-Gas R134A with WRC MOT & Repair Centre
Manufacturers recommend that your vehicle’s air conditioning should be recharged with gas and lubricant every 2 years to keep it running effectively and efficiently.
There are currently two types of air con gas available R134A gas is common in vehicles manufactured before 2014. Since1st January 2014 all vehicles include the new R1234YF air con gas which is more environmentally friendly. Please check before purchasing if you are unsure which gas your vehicle requires.
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