AC System Repair
Air conditioning is essential for any motorist driving in hot weather. One of the greatest misfortunes that could happen when travelling by car in Ontario summers, is for the A/C to fail. That is why we recommend bringing your vehicle in for a Seasonal Check up before you hit the road.
Your vehicle’s air conditioning is a complex collection of components that all need to work in unison to produce that nice cold air exactly when you need it. You may take it for granted and really don’t want to know how it works but it is important to understand that because of the many parts, there is a chance that something will wear out or break down.
When your air conditioning system is malfunctioning, it could also affect your defogger which could make it difficult to see through your windshield and poses a danger.
Fortunately for you, we really do know how all the parts of your A/C work together. Our experienced team will inspect all the air conditioning components of your vehicle thoroughly. We perform efficient and fast air conditioning repairs and recharging if necessary to help you keep cool while driving in the Canadian summer heat.
Common A/C Issues
- Electrical Issues
- Blocked Air Intakes
- Damaged parts such as hoses, belts, condenser, A/C compressor
- Low refrigerant | Leak
- Mildew Smell
- Noisy while running
- Water leaking
- Cold Air turns to Hot Air
What does A/C Evacuation & Recharge mean?
Whenever your A/C system requires repairs, we must evacuate the system before we can recharge it. Evacuation makes sure that all gases are removed before we add new refrigerant.
If there are no leaks, you air conditioner is recharged and you will have a great working system. If during the process, a leak is detected further repairs are required.
The process of Evacuate & Recharge requires specialized equipment that will monitor and equalize high and low pressures of the air conditioning system.
This is a photo of our A/C machine repairing the A/C on a customer’s truck
A/C Inspections & Repair
When your A/C is not working the way it should, it is an inconvenience that can be repaired by our team. It may be frustrating and uncomfortable and the bet way to avoid that situation is to bring your vehicle in for an A/C System Inspection.
If you’re having problems, or if you had some repairs done and need the system evacuated and recharged, then book an appointment and we will get that fixed quickly.
Trust Our Services
For over 45 years, J&J Automotive has been helping drivers in Kingston and the surrounding area maintain their vehicles.
From oil changes, filter replacements, and fluid flushes to brakes and brake repair, shocks and struts, muffler repair, tires, and wheel alignment, our certified mechanics can take care of all of your auto repair and maintenance needs.
Our Complimentary Multipoint Inspection
With most car repair services where we put the vehicle on the hoist, you’ll receive our Complimentary Multipoint Inspection. We’ll look inside, outside, under the hood and underneath the car. We will then explain the findings and give you a written report. It is a good way to identify issues that should be addressed before they turn into major repairs.
Our Multipoint Visual Inspection includes the following:
Front End Inspection
Ball joints, tie rods, coils, shocks, struts, wheel bearing, control arms, sway bar links and tire pressure.
Underbody Inspection
Visual check for leaking fluids including the steering rack.
Brakes Inspection
Front and Rear pads and rotors, visual inspection of the pad life and brake rotor health, visual check for leaks in brake lines
Tire Health
We check tire depth, pressure, and look for any cracks or uneven wear.
Exhaust
We visually check the exhaust for any holes and broken or weak brackets in pipes or muffler.
Underhood
Visual inspection of belts, battery and check fluid levels.