Oakville Auto Repair

You expect cold air when you hit the A/C button, even in winter when you are using it to help clear fogged windows. If the condenser at the front of the car is clogged with dirt, leaves, or road debris, the whole system has to work harder for less cooling. A dirty condenser is one of those hidden problems that quietly steals performance long before the A/C quits completely. Why the Condenser Matters for A/C Performance The condenser sits in front of the radiator and acts like a small radiator for the A/C system. Hot, high pressure refrigerant from the compressor flows through its thin tubes while air passes across the fins, carrying heat away. If that heat does not leave the system, the refrigerant never cools down properly, and the A/C cannot do its job. When the condenser is clean and getting good airflow, pressures stay where they should, and the vents deliver strong, consistent cooling. Once the fins are packed with bugs, leaves, dirt, or road grime, the system ... read more