Why getting your car air conditioning serviced is worth your while this summer

Most Australians are familiar with the harsh rush of hot air that hits you in the face as you open the door of a car that’s been left out in the summer sun.

“Thank goodness for air conditioning!”, we say all summer long. Yet we often put off booking in a service until it’s already too late.

If you’re wondering “How often should I get my car air conditioner serviced?”, the answer is once per year. The receiver dryer also needs to be replaced once every two years.

Don’t set yourself up to swelter in the heat! Here’s why you should book an air conditioning service, stat. We promise it will be worth your while.

1. Routine maintenance is vital to the way car air conditioning systems work

Car air conditioning systems are a chronically underappreciated feature of our vehicles, but unfortunately this important feature that makes summer travel infinitely more comfortable was never designed to be ‘set and forget’.

Many drivers forget that your air conditioning system requires regular maintenance, just like engines, tyres and brakes.

2. Stay cool, drive safe

Driving without fully functioning air conditioning in the summer is obviously going to be uncomfortable, but there’s growing evidence that keeping cool and staying safe go hand in hand.

Research shows excessive heat is linked to worse driving. At 27 degrees inside the car, drivers missed 50% more signals and increased their response time by 22% compared to those tested at a comfortable temperature.

3. Remove humidity, enhance visibility

Aside from the obvious cooling function, your vehicle’s air conditioning system is also designed to remove humidity. By keeping up with your annual servicing schedule, your system will keep the cabin crisp!

A foggy windscreen isn’t just a minor annoyance – the resulting decrease in visibility can be a significant safety risk. All the more reason to find out more about our air conditioning services.

4. Prevention is better than a cure – don’t leave it too late!

We all know that it’s better to prevent problems before they happen in theory… but it’s time to put this wisdom into practice when it comes to keeping cool. A hot, humid car is uncomfortable, downright unsafe. Don’t wait for the worst to happen, bring your car in for a simple and easy air conditioning service at Car Servicing and You today!

At Car Servicing & You we give you honest, reliable advice about what your car needs, and what it doesn’t. We have locations in Carnegie, Ormond and Keilor Park for your convenience. Book online today and we’ll take care of the rest.