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I represent 11 Oct.

WHY DOES YOUR AIR CONDITIONING NEED RECHARGING?

If your car air-conditioning system blows only warm air during day, it's probably because it is low on refrigerant which can actually drop the temperature in the cooling coil below its normal operating range, which is the early sign of refrigerant leakage.

Many vehicle owners think they need to recharge or "top up" their AC system with refrigerant on a regular basis, this wouldn't be the case.

If the Air Conditioning system stops cooling, but the blower continue to blow warm air, that means there's a leakage in the system (hoses, connectors, condenser, evaporator compressor etc.

The solution to your AC problem is at your doorstep because, at TIMECON HVAC we do full A/C system overhauling and maintenance.

TIMECON HVAC - BROADSPEED AUTOMOBILE
#1a Aka Itiam Street by Udoudoma Avenue,
Uyo
08022582619

erico2k2:
Op as per blockade and oils stated.does the compressor have a filtper ? Is there anyway of gauging this Oils ?

Dear Erico,

Good day and many thanks for your question.

1. The filter element in the air conditioning system are either refered as filter dryer or accumulator, depending on the type of system. The task of the filter dryer is to remove impurities from the refrigerant and to dehumidify it.

Note, it is recommended to replace it every 2 years or any time the system is opened.

2. There is a compressor screen filter, it is recommended that, after flushing the system, the screen filter should be install in the suction line, in other to protect against damage to the compressor by possible residual contamination.

3. There is no way to gauge the oil in the compressor or the system since it is a close loop system. But there is a tool to measure the oil to be added to the compressor / the system.

Regards.

TIMECON - BROADSPEED AUTOMOBILE
08022582619

kkon:
How much for Honda crv 08 Compressor do you have a workshop?

Good day and many thanks for your interest on timecon.

Our workshop is located at #1a Aka Itiam Street by Udoudoma Avenue,
Uyo.

Regarding your request on the compressor, I don't deal with parts, but can find out and revert.

Thanks.

INSTALLING A NEW COMPRESSOR

The compressor you are replacing failed for a reason.

It is important that you find out why the compressor failed before installing the new compressor. This process will keep you from replacing the compressor multiple times.

80% of compressor failure is due to leak of lubrication (oil) or a restriction in the system. Remember 60% of the oil in the AC system should stay in the compressor.

Therefore, if the total amount of oil in the system is 6 ounces, the compressor should contain 4 ounces of oil. As the refrigerant circulates through the system, it carries the oil and returns it to the compressor.

If the old compressor that failed has no oil or insufficient oil, the system has a refrigerant leak or a restriction which is preventing the return of oil to the compressor.

Debris and restrictions on the system prevent the correct amount of oil from reaching the compressor. If you do not repair the leak or correct the restriction, the new compressor will fail.

Visit us today and enjoy the luxury of well trained engineers.

TIMECON - BROADSPEED AUTOMOBILE
08022582619

oweniwe:
1. Na dem be Ajebutter pickings ... That is how they behave when they have money. If they go broke tomorrow, you will see them shoving others just to enter keke at rush hour...

Nor mind my yabis ... I don see plenty grace-to-grass ppl.

2&3... I have no idea.. I'm not a mechanic.

Err... I like the way you respond. If it were some other nairalanders, they will want to pack shyte on top of mention.

But see... For ordinary eyes... To strip whole dashboard for just a/c looks extreme...


If you do left-right hand conversion too... Okay

Otherwise, I'll advice you remove the first pix...

That's graphic photo of a car being butchered

If a car owner sees his car scattered like that.... He will surely VEX

Funny you.

It was on the very before of the owner.

Leaking air conditioning system is not good for the compressor.

It is important to find out where the system has a refrigerant leak.

80% of compressor failure is due to lack of lubrication (oil) or restriction on the system. Therefore, if the system has a refrigerant leak, which is preventing the return of the oil to the compressor, it will resolve to Compressor failure.

The owner was happy because we safe him from purchasing a new Compressor.

kingreign:
As them loosen all the dashboard, to replace them now, bolts, screws and clips go miss. Next thing scandalous rattling of dashboard go dey distract the owner.

You have nothing to worried about.

Visit us today and enjoy the luxury of well trained engineers. Thanks.

oweniwe:
Just cos of a/c..

As if the owner can't drive without a/c

If it were steering failure problem, I will understand.

But to scatter all dashboard cos of a/c is no no for me

1. Not every car owner can drive without air condition.

2. What does steering failure has to do with dropping of dashboard?

3. Is there any best way of changing evaporator in Rx300 without dropping the hold dashboard?


Unfortunately, many car owners have suffered the fate of unprofessional approaches to solving Air conditioning issues. We believe a problem should be solved once and for all. Visit us today and enjoy the luxury of well trained engineers. Thanks.

Need to vacuum down and recharge your air conditioning system? Timecon HVAC is at your service.

The following process removes damage that causes moisture once the system is opened for inspection or after a repair has been carried out . If you do not vacuumed the system, the AC will not function optimally because of the normal air which is trapped inside.

Many manufacturers recommend the system be vacuumed down each time you service the system to remove residual moisture which helps the compressor to last longer.

The solution to your AC problem is at your doorstep because, at TIMECON HVAC we do full A/C system overhauling and maintenance.

TIMECON HVAC - BROADSPEED AUTOMOBILE
08022582619

RX300 AC EVEPOURATOR REPLACEMENT

COMMON MISDIAGNOSED:
"Stop leak" compounds are not recommended, as they are a temporary solution and can damage A/C components, resulting in expensive repairs.

COMMON SYMPTOMS:
A failing evaporator can cause the A/C to stop cooling. If the evaporator leaks, there may be an odd odor when using the heater or A/C.

BEST PRACTICES:
We recommend replacing the A/C drier when the A/C evaporator is replaced. The A/C drier acts as a moisture and debris filter for the A/C system and a new part will keep the repaired system clean.

The solution to your AC problem is at your doorstep because, at TIMECON HVAC we do full A/C system overhauling and maintenance.

TIMECON HVAC - BROADSPEED AUTOMOBILE
08022582619

KIA RIO A/C EVAPORATOR REPLACEMENT

The most common issue with an A/C evaporator could be a leak, but there are several reasons why a leak occurs. In most cases, a seam or weld has gone bad.

Corrosion inside the evaporator causes an outside-in leak. This problem occurs when leaves or other organic material enters the evaporator case, usually through the air intake vents. The moist atmosphere within the evaporator decomposes organic material fast, and forms corrosive material that damages the evaporator.

Whatever type of failure the evaporator endured, it needs to be replaced. There is no easy way, or effective way to fix the A/C evaporator.

A leak causes the refrigerant to dissipate, and in turn, the air conditioning in the vehicle will stop to work.

The solution to your AC problem is at your doorstep because, at TIMECON HVAC we do full A/C system overhauling and maintenance.

TIMECON - BROADSPEED AUTOMOBILE
08022582619

Dear GAZZUZZ,

Good day, can the steering rack be rebuild?

Am experiencing minor leaks on my steering rack, which makes the steering to be strong.

Kindly revert.

Thanks

Dear GAZZUZZ,

Good day, can the steering rack be rebuild?

Am experiencing minor leaks on my steering rack, which makes the steering to be strong.

Kindly revert.

Thanks.

Apart from the fuel consumption, I think it has no effect on the engine.

The manufacturer must have put the loads on engine into calculation.

For the fact that you put on your AC does not mean that your AC compressor is constantly running.

The AC compressor has it working time and resting time as long as the thermostat is calling for heating / cooling.

Follow the vehicle schedule maintenance system and don't wait for a breakdown before you visit a workshop to avoid downtime.

I feel your pains and discomfort caused by weak airflow. The sweat alone is enough to drive any of us crazy. However, there are a lot of factors at play. If you notice reduced airflow early, take the right step and have it looked at before other fatal AC system damage can occur.

9icetoo:
it now takes a while for the AC to pick up and the fan speed must be set to 3 or it won't blow cold air.
on cold mornings, it starts blowing cold air though even with the fan speed on 2.
this weekend though, it has totally stopped blowing cold air.

I checked the condenser this night and the left side feels a bit hot when touched but the rest of the condenser is cool. the compressor is working cos I can feel it cycle on and off from the engine rpm.
the fans (cooling and AC fans come on and go off in unison as they normally should when the AC is working).
it was checked for gas two weeks ago and the technician said the gas was okay though he didn't hook up the gauges.

when the AC was working fine, I used to hear a hissing sound around the dashboard and as soon I hear that sound, I start getting cold air. I don't hear that sound anymore.
can any guru here help me guide my AC tech in the right direction?

How did the AC technicain check for gas without the use of manifold gauge?

Can you identify the low pressure line, it is cold and sweating (the liquid line)?

If the low pressure line is cold and sweating and you are not getting cold air, let the AC technicain check the evaporator filter under the Dashboard.

The hissing sound you normally heard under the dashboard is from the expansion valve. The expansion valve distributes the proper amount of refrigerant to the evaporator. If the expansion valve is blocked, the refrigerant can't flow into the evaporator. The expansion valve should also be check for blockage.

[quote author=Readonee35L post=45260213]The thing is ac issues are fixable in Nigeria .

This is very interesting topic to discuss

pacino26:
They blow hot air. Though I've refilled and changed pressure hose to the condenser and the compressor. The rear vent on the acura blows hotter. It's either the dryer is leaking or this or that. After repair I'll have one week to enjoy the money spent then straight to the Sahara

If after repairs you enjoy it for a week, and it started blowing hot air again, that means there is leakage.

Leaks are an AC system's worst friend, leaks are the result of damage or the presence of moisture. When moisture and refrigerate mix, nasty corrosive acids will eat away the seals and the components, causing a leak.

Before recharging the system, let the AC technicain carryout a leak test.