When it comes to mobile car air conditioning Perth drivers can rely on, the details matter. This week, CMM Automotive completed a full car air con service on a Jeep in Girrawheen. It was far from a straightforward regas. The customer had previously organised a condenser repair. CMM Automotive returned to complete the air conditioning service once the part was replaced. What our technician found on arrival meant the job required extra care.
Leaking Schrader Valves — A Hidden Air Con Problem
During the inspection, our technician identified that both Schrader valves were leaking. Schrader valves are small valve cores on the high and low pressure ports. They sit at the entry points of the air conditioning system. Consequently, even a minor leak allows refrigerant to escape over time. It also permits moisture to enter the system. Therefore, both valves were replaced before any further work could proceed. This ensured the system would hold pressure correctly.
Why Extended Vacuum Testing Was Essential
Moisture had entered the air conditioning system. As a result, our mobile car air conditioning Perth team placed the Jeep into a deep vacuum. This vacuum ran for significantly longer than a standard service requires. The process boils off any moisture trapped inside the system. This step must happen before refrigerant is introduced. Skipping it allows moisture to mix with the refrigerant and oil. Furthermore, this mixture forms acids that corrode the compressor and other expensive components. CMM Automotive always takes the time to complete this step correctly.
Book Your Car Air Con Service Perth Today
Whether you need a basic car AC repair or a complex job like this Jeep, CMM Automotive covers the full Perth metro area. All CMM Automotive technicians hold full refrigerant handling licences. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) recommends always using licensed technicians for refrigerant work. As a result, you can trust your system meets the correct standard every time. Call us on 1800 888 990 or visit cmmautomotive.com to book your mobile car air conditioning Perth service today.
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