It is critical for you to make sure that you take care of your car. Particularly during the middle of the summer, you need to make sure you have plenty of air conditioning. That means you need to know how to take care of it. We are Phil Wright Autoplex, and we can help you take care of your car's air conditioner. Take a look at some of the most important tips that you need to follow below, and reach out to us to schedule an appointment with our service center. It would be our pleasure to help you take care of your air conditioner.

1. Run Your AC Regularly

First, you need to make sure that you run the air conditioner regularly. Even though you might not necessarily require your air conditioner in the middle of the winter, you still need to use it. If you do not run your air conditioner regularly, the liquids and gases inside of your air conditioner could start to get stale. As a result, your air conditioner may not work well when you need it the most. You can prevent that from happening by running your air conditioner about once per week for a few minutes. If you run your air conditioner regularly, you also give yourself a chance to identify problems before they start to cause major issues.

2. Use the Defroster

You also need to turn on the defroster from time to time. The defroster is important because it prevents your air conditioner from getting wet on the inside. If you allow moisture to buildup inside of your air conditioner, you may start to develop mold and mildew. You do not want mold and mildew to infiltrate your air conditioner because it will start to flow throughout your cabin as well. Even if you feel like you don't need the defroster, you still need to use it from time to time to prevent your air conditioner from growing mold.

PHIL WRIGHT AUTOPLEX

3300 E MAIN ST
Directions RUSSELLVILLE, AR 72802

  • Contact: (479) 439-7941

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  • Monday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed

3. Do Not Run the AC Without the Engine

There are a lot of people who try to save money on gas by turning off the engine when they are not moving. Unfortunately, if you turn off the engine, you should not be using the air conditioner. The air condition requires gas to run appropriately. If you try to run the air conditioner without the engine running, it will not work well. You will place way too much stress on the internal components of your air conditioner, so make sure you always run the engine if you decide to run the air conditioner. Otherwise, you could burn out the air conditioner, which might lead to a major repair bill.

4. Don't Skip Routine Maintenance

Finally, you need to make sure that you do not skip routine maintenance. Even though you may feel like your air conditioner is working well, you still need to stay up-to-date on all of your scheduled maintenance appointments. This is important for making sure that you have enough coolant and refrigerant in your air conditioner. It is also important for checking the motor and compressor, making sure they are working appropriately. If you believe your car is due for a maintenance check, it would be our pleasure to help you. Let our experts take a look at your air conditioner to make sure it is working exactly as it should. Our team is always there for you when you need us the most.

Call Phil Wright Autoplex To Make an Appointment 

At Phil Wright Autoplex, we can help you with all of your AC needs. If you do not take care of your air conditioner, you will end up with problems. We want to make sure that does not happen to you. We have a tremendous amount of experience working with a wide variety of motor vehicles, and we can use that experience to help you take care of your air conditioner. Give us a call to speak to a member of our team, and do not forget to schedule an appointment with our service center. We would be happy to help you with all of your automotive needs.