Your Hyundai’s air conditioner is vital in making your driving sessions comfortable, especially during the summer heat. Is your car AC not working as it used to? Here are signs that indicate you should take your car for an AC check-up to a certified Hyundai dealer.
1. Weird Noises
Most air conditioner systems make low-level noise as they turn on and off. However, unusual noises indicate a failing AC compressor, especially when the air conditioner is running. The AC compressor comprises numerous components and rotates on a sealed bearing. The inner elements and bearings of the compressor may sometimes falter or seize up, leading to the production of weird noises.
2. Weak Airflow
You’d want cold air to pass through your vents as fast as possible when it’s hot inside your car. If there’s reduced airflow from the vents, there may be something wrong with the AC. This could be caused by a broken compressor, a blocked condenser, or a frozen evaporator.
It only requires the help of a technician to identify the culprit and know the necessary solutions to ensure each part of the AC system is working in peak condition.
3. Bad Smell
Turning on your AC should result in a pleasant experience, but when foul odors start coming from the vents, you have an urgent problem to fix. This could mean that there’s mold growth in your air conditioning unit. Do not ignore this problem, as mold may lead to adverse respiratory health issues.
4. No Air Conditioning
This is the most obvious sign of a faulty AC. When you turn on your vehicle, turn up the air and get warm air or no reaction from the vents, you might have a problem with the HVAC system. Numerous issues could cause this. You may be out of refrigerant, could have faulty cooling fans, or your vents or AC unit could be clogged with leaves or dust particles.
A trip to a professional technician should help you understand and fix the root cause of the problem.
5. Wet Passenger Floor
Over time, bacteria may build up on the air conditioner’s evaporator coil. The bacteria then combine with condensation from the coils, producing a slimy film around the AC fins. The film may eventually clog the drain line when no action is taken. Once the drain line is blocked, water from the condensation fills up the heater box and starts dripping onto the floor of your car. If this happens, rush to your local dealership for immediate repair.
Do not let your faulty air conditioner frustrate you. Contact us at Mike Kelly Hyundai today. We have highly skilled technicians who will gladly inspect and fix your car to ensure your next rides are as comfortable as possible.
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