Regular car service will check for obvious faults associated with the air conditioning system. This includes the drive belt tension, visible signs of refrigerant leaks and loose or faulty compressor or equipment mounting brackets. However, having a comprehensive car air conditioning repair service is a good practice.
Apart from the obvious cooling of the cabin, your air conditioning also serves to reduce humidity in the cabin and it is good practice to use your air conditioner in winter to keep your windscreen free of fog which impairs your visibility.
Running your AC during winter also helps to maintain the system in good working order. Air conditioning systems contain hoses and seals that can dry out or crack, which could lead to coolant leaks and poor performance.
Dealing with a nasty smell coming from your vents? The build up of bacteria caused that smell. Using an anti-bacterial treatment that destroys the bacteria’s growth will solve this and leave your car smelling fresh again.