Is your car’s air conditioning not blowing as cold as it used to? Over time, all vehicle air conditioning systems naturally lose refrigerant gas, which means they become less effective at keeping you cool during those warm summer months. At Letchworth Garage & MOT, we offer professional air con regassing services to get your system back to peak performance. We work with both R134a gas for older vehicles and the newer R1234yf refrigerant for modern cars, so whatever you drive, we’ve got you covered.
Our air con regas service is quick and straightforward, usually taking around an hour whilst you wait. We also add a UV dye which helps identify any future leaks, giving you peace of mind. Once we’re done, we’ll test everything to make sure your air con is blowing ice cold again.
Most manufacturers recommend having your air conditioning system regassed every two years to maintain optimal cooling performance. If you’ve noticed your air con isn’t as cold as it should be, takes ages to get cool, or has stopped working altogether, it maybe time for a regas.
If your air conditioning system doesn’t work at all and either hasn’t for a while, or has recently had a service and has stopped working again, you are most likely going to need some kind of repair prior to refilling the system with refrigerant. The most effective way of accurately knowing what it will cost for your air conditioning system to work for the long haul is to book in for this test and using a combination of positive and negative pressure tests we will be able to confirm if your system can hold pressure. If the system holds steady pressure, you can be confident it’s leak-free and ready to be recharged with refrigerant for optimal cooling performance. If not, using specialised gauges and leak detection equipment, we are able to monitor pressure levels and listen for escaping gases or use a soap solution to pinpoint problem areas and provide you with a quotation accordingly.
