Trust Your Car to the A/C Repair Experts in St Augustine!
On a hot summer day you are uncomfortably shifting in your seat, after a cold winter you finally go to turn that a/c knob that has been long neglected, only to find warm air blasting out of your heater vents!?. That’s when you turn to Feldman Auto Repair – we are your one stop shop for all of your automotive a/c service and repair needs.
Did you know A/C systems on average lose 5% of its original efficiency annually. This means that with out proper service your vehicles a/c system may not be functioning as well as other older models that were regularly serviced. The good news is that most of that lost efficiency can be recovered!.
Call and schedule an appointment with Gary our owner and master technician, we specialize in all aspects of AC repair, from modern computerized components to environmental disposal concerns.
The following is a brief description of some of the basic components that are included in an A/C system:
Compressor:
The compressor is a belt-driven device that derives its name from compressing refrigerant gas and transferring it into the condenser. While basically acting as a simple pump, the compressor is the core of your vehicle’s air conditioning system.
Condenser:
The condenser’s primary function is to cool the refrigerant. It is a heat dissipating apparatus that radiates heat released by compressed gases and condenses them into high pressure liquids. The location of your condenser depends on how new your car is, but typically it’s found at the front of the vehicle, directly in front of the engine cooling radiator.
Receiver (drier):
The receiver is a metal container that serves as a storage receptacle for the refrigerant. It’s also referred to as a drier because it absorbs moisture from the refrigerant and filters out particles of debris and harmful acids that would otherwise harm your AC system. Commonly located on the liquid line of the AC system, you should change your drier every 3-4 years to insure quality filtration and prevent any damage caused by these detrimental chemicals.
Orifice tube/expansion valve:
The orifice tube (also known as the expansion valve) is a controlling mechanism that regulates the flow of refrigerant throughout the system. In addition to this, it also converts high pressure liquid refrigerant (from the condenser) into a low pressure liquid, so that it can enter the evaporator. Generally located at the evaporator inlet, the orifice tube could also be found between the condenser and the evaporator, or in the outlet of the condenser.
Evaporator:
The evaporator is designed to remove heat from the inside of your vehicle; therefore it’s a heat exchanger that’s vital to your vehicle’s AC system (not to mention your comfort). The evaporator allows the refrigerant to absorb heat, causing it to boil and change into a vapor. When this occurs, the vapor is removed from the evaporator by the compressor, cooling your car and reducing humidity. Because the evaporator houses the most refrigerant in this heat transfer process, it is the most susceptible to corrosion by harmful acids. Usually this damages the evaporator beyond repair, which is why it’s imperative you see us to prevent this from happening.
With All the Automotive Repair Shops in the St Augustine Area, Why Choose Feldman Auto Repair?
An honest upfront price and customer satisfaction separate us from other mechanics in the Saint Johns County area. We work with every customer to get the job done on time, and within your busy schedule.
Those are just a few reasons customers keep returning to our shop. They trust us, and know they are getting a fair price and the job done right the first time!
Contact us today at Feldman Auto Repair in St Augustine at (904) 217-0865
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