Expert Car Heating And AC Repair Services In Phoenix, AZ
The heating and AC system in your vehicle must function if you want to be comfortable on the road. In the Phoenix area, a car’s air conditioning system is especially important to drivers, and our team of auto mechanics at Thunderbird Auto is happy to help with any heating and AC repair needs you may have. Serving Surprise, Tempe, Glendale, and Scottsdale vehicle owners, our expert technicians are ready to get your car blowing hot air in the winter and cold air in the summer.
How Does a Car’s Air Conditioning system Work?
Your car’s AC system is a sealed system that cools the air inside your vehicle using a special substance called refrigerant. It all starts with the compressor, which pressurizes the refrigerant and sends it to the condenser, where heat is released. The cooled refrigerant then flows to the evaporator, located inside the dashboard, where it absorbs heat from the air that’s blown into your car. As the refrigerant evaporates and cools the air, it’s pushed through the cabin air filter and into your vents. The entire system depends on the right pressure levels to work properly and keep your car cool and comfortable.
Does Heating And Cooling Efficiency Affect Performance?
The climate control systems in the car affect your vehicle’s performance. When you run the air, you are pulling energy from the engine, reducing the power available to you. Additionally, cars with smaller engines experience a dip in performance even greater than SUVs or large trucks.
When your car has air conditioning issues, its gas mileage will plummet, you might hear the engine strain between gears, or you could lose power in low gear.
Troubleshooting Your Car’s AC System
At Thunderbird Auto, we see several common issues with heating and AC systems. If you experience any of the following issues, visit our shop for an inspection, diagnostic testing, and air conditioning repair:
If you experience any of these issues, visit the shop for an inspection and diagnostic test:
- The air is neither hot nor cold
- The system makes odd noises
- The car blows no air at all
- You notice a strange odor coming through the vents
- You find condensation in the car while running the AC
How Our ASE-Certified Technicians Diagnose Car AC Problems
The certified mechanics at Thunderbird Auto complete an external inspection of the vehicle and use advanced diagnostics to uncover error codes. We walk you through all the error codes, explain how to solve the problem, and never use any high-pressure sales tactics. Instead, we treat you like family.
Every inspection comes with a free estimate, and you are free to let us know when you’re ready to schedule service. If you received an expensive estimate somewhere else, we also offer second opinions.
Affordable Heating and AC Repair
During the repair process, we address any concerns you may have, and our repair technicians are happy to fix anything related to the heating and AC system.
We’re equipped to work on key components like:
- AC condensers
- AC compressors
- Evaporators
- Expansion valves
- Refrigerant leaks
- Orifice tubes
- Belts
- Hoses
- Radiators, condensers, and compressors
- Cooling fans
- Cabin air filters
- Sensors and electronics
- Coolant systems
- Electrics
- Faulty drain lines
We handle your air conditioning repairs as quickly as possible, and we order parts when needed. Our team will let you know if you should leave the car overnight, or you can wait for your repairs to be completed. We also offer shuttle service as needed, so you can move about the Phoenix roads while we service your vehicle.
Reliable Service from Thunderbird Auto
Thunderbird Auto is your one-stop-shop for heating and AC repairs in the Phoenix, AZ, area. Continuing to drive your car while the AC is malfunctioning only makes the problem worse, and we hope to solve those problems as soon as possible. Contact us today to schedule heating and air conditioning service.
