Check the Label Before Replacing A/C Refrigerant
Never attempt to service a car’s air conditioning system without first checking the SAE J639 sticker.
Never Flush A Parallel-Flow A/C Condenser (VIDEO)
Today’s condensers are efficient & vulnerable for the same reason. This video is sponsored by The Group Training Academy.
ASE Reminds Techs Of Certification Required For A/C Work
Service technicians must be trained and test through an EPA-authorized organization to service mobile A/C systems.
BendPak’s Portable Evaporative Air Cooler Keeps Shops Cool
The Cool Boss pulls in hot air through the back and cools it instantly.
Robinair Releases A/C Refrigerant Capacity Database Cards
The new database cards cover make and model years from 1997-2019 for R-134a systems and 2013-2019 for R-1234yf systems.
Ranger Introduces CoolCharge A/C Recharging Machine
The AC-134 CoolCharge A/C recharging machine services most cars, trucks, SUVs and buses.
A/C Oil Update
HVAC systems often fail because the air conditioning compressor fails. Not following the proper service procedures or compressor oil recommendations could be factors that contribute to premature compressor failure.
HFO-1234yf: What’s Required
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you might have heard about the new regulations and requirements for R-1234yf usage. Not sure? Well, it’s time you crawled out from under that rock and get ready for some of these new regulations that will affect you and your profession.
Hybrid Fluid Service 101
Does the phrase ”hybrid fluid maintenance” scare you? It shouldn’t. With more than 3 million hybrids on the road, and many of your customers considering purchasing one, servicing hybrid vehicles is in your future. Some special procedures must be followed when working on a hybrid.
Air Conditioning System Advances Change Service Opportunities
The attention-grabbing headline in the world of air conditioning is usually the switching of refrigerants as the industry and regulators continue to search for the next level of environmental friendliness. But the underrated A/C story that’s slowly developed during the same time period is the overall improvement of A/C systems.
Audi: Rattle Noise From Engine Area
Customers complain of a rattle noise from the air conditioning compressor. The noise is particularly audible in ECON operation. When the compressor operates under load, the noise is hardly audible. This condition is exhibited only in vehicles equipped with a DENSO air conditioning compressor with a plastic pulley.
Recover, Recycle and Recharge with Matco Tools’ A/C Machines
Matco Tools recently introduced the exclusively designed AC788 and AC789H R/R/R machines. Certified for compliance with SAE J2788 for the recovering, recycling and recharging of R-134a, these machines provide all of the features and benefits designed with the modern automotive repair shop in mind.