Air Conditioning Servicing

Safety first!
The only safe way to maintain your system is through an annual service by a trained and qualified Air Conditioning technician using specialised equipment. Whatever you do, don’t attempt to service or maintain your own Air Conditioning system

You should really get your Air Conditioning system serviced every year. This will ensure that the system is kept in peak condition and wont let you down when you need it most, especially on that hot summer's day!

It may also save you a lot of money as Air Conditioning repairs are usually costly, especially if problems are left to develop. This is due to the compressor, the main part of the system, which relies on a constant supply of the correct amount of refrigerant, and therefore the correct amount of lubricant.

All Air Conditioning systems will leak refrigerant over a period of time, and if this is allowed to continue the results can seriously affect the compressor. The compressor can also be starved of oil if another component, such as a valve, causes the refrigerant flow to cease.

A service can be carried out at your home or your place of work. It will be carried out by a fully qualified engineer using only the latest and most up-to-date equipment. Our engineers are also fully insured for all risks whilst working on, or moving you vehicle. All refrigerants are recovered and recycled to prevent damage to the environment.

If you have any questions, or are unsure about the operation of your Air Conditioning system, then please call us for a chat, or email us with as much detail as possible.

What Work Will Be Carried Out?

An Air Conditioning service takes approximately 2 hours and consists of the following:

  1. Check pressures and vent temperature prior to servicing
  2. Check all controls including air distribution
  3. Analyse refrigerant, Evacuate system, measure system, Measure amount recovered. (All waste refrigerant will be recovered, and disposed of as required by the EPA Act 1990)
  4. Pressure test system using OFN (Oxygen Free Nitrogen), and test for leaks (If a leak in the system is found, under current UK Law we cannot re-charge with refrigerant, and this will be discussed.)
  5. Add correct type of oil, as recommended by the manufacturer
  6. Visual check of condenser
  7. Visual check of all hosing (routing and condition)
  8. Visual check of compressor and mount brackets for security of fitting
  9. Visual check of compressor drive belt tension/condition
  10. Recharge system with correct refrigerant as recommended by manufacturer
  11. Check vent temperature and refrigerant pressures
  12. Check condenser fan operation
  13. Check all electrics and controls
  14. Check drain tube, (where possible)
  15. Optional microbiological treatment to eliminate bad smells caused by bacteria
  16. Update Service Records

Regular, low-cost air conditioning servicing saves money, and Bee Cool is a specialist in automotive air conditioning, we can advise you on all aspects of this important system in your car. Our vehicles are fully equipped with the very latest state of the art air conditioning servicing equipment and our technicians have undergone extensive specialised training. You can rest assured that we offer an efficient, economical and environmentally safe service of your air conditioning system.

If you have any questions or want to book a service please call us for a chat, or send us an email.