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It’s Almost A/C Season…
Believe it or not, it’s time to start thinking about your air conditioning again. Soon the days will be hot and your a/c will be working overtime. With this in mind, it’s a good idea to inspect your a/c system now and prevent costly downtime. Beat the heat with these tips:
Tip #1 Inspect & Clean the Condenser Look for problems like bent fins, loose or broken mounts, rubbing abrasion and build-up. Clean the condenser for maximum air flow, as well as any other airflow items mounted with it. These may include
Tip #2 Inspect Charge Ports The refrigerant charge ports
Tip #3 Inspect the Belts
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should have caps that seal them off. Often times these caps are removed and lost. This not only allows for debris to build up, but the cap is the primary seal for the service port. So when the cap is missing, refrigerant may be lost causing inadequate cooing and possibly component damage.
the radiator, charge air cooler, transmission and fuel coolers.
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