Reliable Auto Air Conditioning Services in Hilo, HI
With Hilo, HI's hot, humid climate, having a reliable automotive air conditioning system isn't just nice, it's absolutely necessary! If your vehicle's A/C is blowing hot air, smells bad, or isn't blowing any air at all, roll the window down and roll into Jimmy's Radiator Repair Inc. We'll get your vehicle's cooling system back to doing the job it was designed to do: keeping you and your passengers cool and comfortable.
How your car's air conditioning system works
Automotive air conditioning systems have six major components:
- Refrigerant: in late-model cars, R-134a is the standard refrigerant; in older vehicles, R-12 freon is used, but is gradually being phased out
- Compressor: circulates and compresses refrigerant within the vehicle’s cooling system
- Condenser: converts the refrigerant from gaseous to liquid state, and expels heat from the engine
- Expansion valve, aka orifice tube: nozzle that simultaneously lowers the pressure of the refrigerant, regulates its flow, and dispenses it
- Evaporator: transfers heat to the refrigerant from the air blown across it, which cools you and your car
- Receiver, aka dryer: removes moisture and other potential impurities from your vehicle’s refrigerant and oil through a filtration process
The mechanics at Jimmy's Radiator Repair are well-versed in the operation and repair of all these components. Whatever is ailing your A/C, we will get to the bottom of it!
From simple repair to system diagnostics
In many cases, air conditioning problems can be solved by topping off your refrigerant or replacing a faulty valve. In others, a more in-depth fix might be required. Whatever your situation, your ASE-certified mechanic at Jimmy's Radiator Repair Inc will perform a thorough inspection of your car’s air conditioning system, including all fluid lines, plus the evaporator and compressor, for leakage, wear, and tear. We will then recommend the best course of action to get your A/C back up and running, for the lowest price.
We're just getting warmed up
Complete A/C service is one of many ways Jimmy's Radiator Repair Inc can ensure that your vehicle stays where it belongs: on the road! Anytime your car, truck, SUV, or fleet vehicle is not running at peak efficiency, or you need a quick preventative service such as an oil change or brake inspection, stop by our shop in Hilo, HI. Our team will take care of you, and your vehicle, with a smile.
