Description
Aircon Regas Service
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How much is an air con recharge?
The price you pay for an air conditioning recharge depends on the type of gas your car use. We offer an air conditioning regas service from £60.00. Most of cars on UK roads use either R134A and R1234YF gas. If your air conditioning system requires R134A gas the cost to recharge £60.00. For vehicles that require R1234YF gas the cost is £120.00 to recharge. It is not possible to switch between gases, in fact, the port to recharge R1234YF models is different to the R134A making it impossible to refill with the incorrect gas.
How do I know which air con gas I require?
R134A gas is common in vehicles manufactured before 2014. All vehicles manufactured from 1st January 2017 comes with new R1234YF air con gas which is more environmentally friendly. R1234YF gas was phased in by vehicle manufacturers over time so vehicles rolling off the production line between 2014 and 2016 could have either gas. To find out which type of air conditioning gas your car needs you can simple look at the sticker under your bonnet. Or you can contact us with your VIN number and we can check it for you.
Does my air con need recharging?
Manufacturers recommend, that your air con is recharged every 2 years. Your car or van air conditioner is not checked as part of your MOT test and re-gassing is not typically included in your Service. It is important to make sure that you include recharging as part of your regular vehicle maintenance routine.
If your AC is blowing out warm air or only works intermittently, an AC recharge can bring back cold air when you need it most on hot days and can also improve your fuel efficiency as there is less strain on the system and engine. Also running aircon with empty system can potentially damage your compressor. As a part of the service, aircon oil is also replaced which is crucial for liveability of your compressor.
Recharge process?
The recharge process is quite simple and involves removing any old refrigerant gas and oil from your air con system before replacing this with the correct amount of new refrigerant and lubricant as per your vehicle manufacturer’s spec. A vacuum test is also performed to ensure there are no cracks or damage in your vehicle aircon system that could cause the gas to leak out.
Within an hour the whole process is completed and you will once again have refreshing cool air on demand. you will also get printed results. Vehicle air conditioners that are not recharged regularly will be less effective and have to work harder to produce cool air. This puts more strain on the engine and uses more fuel. If your air conditioning system has not been recharged in the past two years it will dramatically reduce efficiency.
This service is available for most petrol or diesel cars. Not for EV.
This service will be done in our workshop in Redditch and it takes 1h.
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