Iceman - vehicle air conditioning specialist in Lytham St Annes

Servicing

A straightforward service and re-gas will cost you £75.00 . . . I will also carry out a free Performance Test, check your system and add a UV dye so that any future leaks can be detected easily.
Any further servicing or repair needed will be priced according to the parts and labour required, but will always be at a competitive rate.


Why do I need a service?	How does it work?	What a service involves	Can I buy parts?

CAN I BUY PARTS?

We have the facilities to obtain any air conditioning part at short notice and at a reasonable price.

Due to their bulk purchase ability, the price you pay will be very competitive and delivery can be made to our premises the next morning.

Our qualified fitters can fit the part or carry out any repair required.

WHAT A SERVICE INVOLVES

1. Initial system testing - Vent temperatures and gauge pressures are checked against recommended levels. A refrigerant identifier is used at this stage to verify system content.
2. Recovery of system refrigerant This is recovered and weighed
3. Checking of system and related components. This includes drive belts, pipes and hoses, evaporator drain tube, pollen filter, condenser and electrics.
4. Check heater and control flap operations
5. Check compressor oil level and replace drier (Bi annual service only)
6. System evacuation - A vacuum is applied to remove moisture and air which can damage the system.
7. Charging - Recommended gas and oil charges are added following thorough leak checking.

WHY DO I NEED A SERVICE?

By spending a small amount on an annual or bi-annual basis you are limiting the risk of having to find a major fault.

Gas leaks naturally from all systems at 10 - 15% per annum. If this is left untreated, fuel economy is affected when the system is run. The compressor (which uses fuel) has to work harder to generate the correct temperatures when the gas level is low. This costs you money as it uses more fuel. In addition, the lower the gas level, the greater the likelihood of component failure.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

The whole system is a sealed circuit of tubes containing a gas (vapour) known as a ‘refrigerant’. Controlled pressure changes within the system facilitate the evaporation and condensation of the refrigerant. The evaporation process uses latent heat (to change the refrigerant from liquid to gas). This is taken by heat transfer from the air entering the vehicle. The result is that the air is cooled.