The auto expert called the reason for the failure of the air conditioner in the car electrical problems

There are two reasons that can lead to inefficient operation of the air conditioner in a car, Maxim Kadakov, editor-in-chief of the magazine Za Rulem, said in an interview with Sputnik radio.

In summer, a comfortable microclimate in the car interior largely depends on the serviceability of the air conditioning system. If there is a failure in the operation of this equipment, first of all, it is necessary to diagnose the electrical components, Kadakov pointed out. He believes that usually the cause of the failure of the air conditioner in the car is an electrical problem.

“If the air conditioning compressor does not turn on, then all contacts and wires must be checked using the appropriate device. If the car owner does not have such skills, it is better to contact the service,” the auto expert recommends.

In addition, poor cooling of the air in the car with an air conditioner can be caused by an insufficient amount of freon in the system, Kadakov continues. He gives advice on how to detect a refrigerant leak.

“You need to start the engine, open the hood and feel the two air conditioning pipes coming from the compressor. One of the pipes should be much colder than the other. If the difference is significant, then everything is in order. If the pipes are about the same temperature, then the freon has leaked, there may have been a leak in the system. It could be a gradual leak, especially if the car is not new,” he explained.