CADILLAC AC REPAIR

You may be wondering, "Where can I find a Cadillac Service Center Near Me?" Whether your car's air conditioning problem is warm air blowing out instead of cold air, no air flowing out at all, or a leak, rest assured that we'll fix the problem. An AC system problem can be tough to identify, but that's just where our expert repair team shines. We'll use any number of diagnostic tools, including injecting a special UV light dye into the AC system, to find and correct the underlying problem.

Even if you think you just have a minor problem, it's always best to get the car a checked out by a qualified mechanic. What you might not realize is that even a small system component breaking can cause major headaches down the road, especially if it leads to other, otherwise functional system parts breaking, too. While you might not have the expertise to figure out what's going on under the hood, you can look for some clues to solve the puzzle.

What does it mean if the air coming through the AC system is warm, not cold?

When you turn the car's AC system on, you might notice that warm air flows out of the vents instead of cold air. There are several reasons why this happens. One possible scenario is the the condenser is no longer working properly. The condenser is one of the most important parts of your car's AC system. It has an important job, which is to turn the warm refrigerant fluid into a cool liquid. The cool liquid is then normally blown through the condenser fans into the cabin. If the coils in the condenser break, the air can't be adequately chilled in the first place. If the fans or the fan motors break, cold air won't be able to make it through the vents. Other possible causes for the air to remain warm include a compressor or compressor clutch failure, a malfunctioning blower motor, or a crack in the o-rings, hoses, and seals.

What if no air is flowing through the vents at all?

Sometimes, you might notice that nothing happens when you turn the AC system on. If you crank the AC and the fans, only to have little air flow out, then you might have a bad condenser. The condenser pushes cold air through the vents and into the car's interior. When a part on the condenser fails, usually the fans, air won't make it through. Other parts that help push the air through, like the evaporator blower motor, can either burn out or become clogged with debris. If this happens, air won't be able to get into the cabin. Some cars are built with safety mechanisms in the AC system that actually signal a non-working component to stop if it's not working properly. This is another possible cause for air to stop flowing through the AC system.

How can you tell if there's a leak?

A leak can be easy to spot, but it's also one of the most urgent problems when it comes to a broken AC system. One of the most obvious signs of a leak is pools of fluid collecting below your car. If you have a refrigerant fluid leak, you may notice a dark, oily puddle of liquid under the car when it's parked. If there's a pool of water under the car, the problem might stem from a frozen part in the AC system. As the part thaws, the ice will melt and form a pool of water under the vehicle. Another sign that you might have a leak is if the pressure in the AC system drops below its minimum point. This can also happen if refrigerant fluid levels become too low. If you suspect you have a leak, a mechanic can inject UV dye into the AC system to find the cause.

Visit or call us today if there are any questions about your air conditioning system. We can also help you schedule service.