The temperature can climb very high around the Santa Rosa, CA area during the warm summer months, and during these times, it becomes more important than ever to ensure your vehicle’s air conditioning system is performing at optimum levels in order to keep your family and pets cool while traveling.

Often times, your car’s air conditioning system will begin working at inefficient levels, resulting in rapid component attrition rates and not producing the cool air you desire. How do you know if your vehicle could be in need of Air Conditioning Service? Simply review these AC Trouble symptoms indicative of an auto AC system failure or efficiency loss. If your vehicle has one or more of these symptoms – Contact Us

We service or repair the following automotive AC system components:

• Cooling Fan
• Condenser
• Receiver/Dryer
• Expansion Valve
• Evaporator
• Blower Fan
• Compressor
• Supply & Return Lines

Automotive air conditioning systems create cool air for distribution inside your car’s interior by exchanging heat between two separate areas. Each of these areas has a heat exchanging device, similar in appearance to your car’s radiator. A heat exchanger is located at the front of your vehicle, typically in front of the radiator, and is known as an air conditioning Condenser. Another heat exchanger is located on the inside of your vehicle’s interior, and is known as an air conditioning Evaporator. The air conditioning compressor essentially compresses gas contained within the system (compressed gas retains heat), sending it to Condenser at the front of your vehicle where heat dissipation is assisted by the Condenser Fan

Call your friendly ASE Certified mechanics at Tristar Automotive 707-571-8866

Some of the car and truck repair services we offer at Tristar Automotive:

• Factory Scheduled Maintenance
  
• Tune Ups
  
• Transmission Service & Repair
  
• Brake & Lamp Safety Inspections
  
• Emissions Inspections
  
• Brake Repair & Service
  
• Suspension & Steering Repair & Service
  
• Heating & AC System Repair & Service
  

Be sure to read more about how our Factory Scheduled Maintenance services can save you money. And, be sure to view our complete line-up of Automotive Repair and Services available at Tristar Automotive in Santa Rosa, CA!

Automobile Air Conditioning Systems are comprised of many components, such as hoses, which transport the refrigerant throughout the air conditioning system, and seals which maintain the closed system. Unless periodiclly inspected and maintained on a routine basis, A/C system hoses and seals can become brittle, developing cracks and allowing the refrigerant/lubricant to escape – leading to efficiency loss (eg. air is not as cold as it used to be, component failure, increased noise, odors, etc.).

Advantages of a functioning AC system

• Improved Air Quality Warm air passing over the evaporator coils produces condensation or moisture, which tends to collect dust & other particulates – removing them from the air you breathe.
• Safer Driving During hot weather, a properly functioning A/C System will do its job by cooling the air inside your vehicle’s interior. Studies indicate a comfortable driver is less likely to be involved in an accident. During cooler weather, the A/C system can come into play again, by assisting in the defrost process of your vehicle’s windows. Cool air contains less moisture; therefore, windows can be defrosted quicker by using the air conditioning system.
• Fuel Economy A car will tend to obtain better fuel economy ratings as its shape becomes more aerodynamic. Vehicles having more aerodynamic shapes tend to travel along with less resistance and thereby consume less power or fuel necessary as they are being “pushed” through the atmosphere around us. One way you can ensure your vehicle is at its optimum aerodynamic state, is simply by keeping the windows rolled-up. A properly functioning Air Conditioning System allows us to do this during hot weather by maintaining a cool and comfortable environment inside your vehicle.
• Increased Resale Value “Does the A/C work?” Is a question you will likely hear when selling your automobile to a private party.