A/C Recharge Service

A/C Recharge Service at Russ Darrow Mazda of Madison

We have noticed at Russ Darrow Mazda of Madison that sweltering temperatures can bring customers in for a swift A/C recharge service that restores a wintery blast from the vents. If your Mazda’s A/C is not generating cold air, we can fix it with an A/C recharge service by a certified technician. You never have to sweat to death driving your Mazda around Madison when you have Russ Darrow’s Mazda certified service department on your side.

Hot Air Blowing From the Vents? Get an A/C Performance Check

The telltale sign of needing A/C recharge service is the warm air blowing from the vents with the air conditioning on full-blast cool. We can verify that your air conditioner is low on refrigerant by testing the air coming out of the vents against factory performance charts considering outside temperatures.

Auto Air Conditioning Systems and Refrigerant Recharge

Air conditioning systems from home, commercial, and automotive all rely on the same cooling strategy with refrigerant needed to cool air. These systems are to remain closed to keep the refrigerant contained and working properly. If a component, connection, or seal loses integrity, it can allow refrigerant to escape rendering the system non-functional. The only way to restore peak air cooling is by recharging the refrigerant to a closed system at specifications. For this reason, the A/C recharge service often finds a part that needs to be repaired before the new refrigerant is introduced.

Never Use Do-It-Yourself Recharge Kits

These kits are known to cause more damage than good despite their claims of easy recharging. Rest assured that their clever marketing hides many risks, including substances designed to seal leaks that can clog the compressor and hoses. Also noteworthy is that newer-model vehicles require a special refrigerant that does not match the refrigerant contained in these kits. Beyond the dangers of using such kits is the fact that the air conditioning system is under pressure and there are multiple high- and lower-pressure lines with multiple ports rendering this service best left to professionals that understand the system professionally.

How Do You Recharge Air Conditioning Refrigerant?

We have certified technicians trained and experienced using computerized A/C recharge equipment. That equipment will pressurize the air conditioning system, install Mazda authorized refrigerant, and inspect for leaks. Depending on the results, our technician will then make repairs as needed, and restore the system to peak cold-air production by installing fresh refrigerant to specifications.