Which Air conditioning Gas do I require:
R134A gas is common in vehicles manufactured before 2014 but not in all. All vehicles with air conditioning manufactured since 1st January 2017 should include the new R1234YF air con gas which is more environmentally friendly. Since this date, manufacturers are no longer allowed to use the older R134A air con gas in a bid to reduce global warming as the old gas is believed to be more damaging to the environment. R1234YF gas was phased in by vehicle manufacturers over time so vehicles being produced between 2014 and 2016 could require either gas. We will need to see the customers vehicle to determine out which gas is required. (The gas should be listed on a plaque inside the bonnet)
What is an Air-Conditioning Recharge:
The recharge process is quite simple and involves removing any old refrigerant gas and oil from your air con system, a vacuum test is then performed on the system to ensure there are no leaks. Once tested the system is then filled with the correct amount of new refrigerant gas and lubricant. Once completed you will once again have refreshing cool air on demand. If your air conditioning system has not been recharged in the past two years it will dramatically reduce efficiency.
What is an Air-Conditioning Refresh:
Over time bacteria, mould and fungi can build up on the evaporator in your air con system which produces unpleasant smells when being used. In some cases this can cause sickness and respiratory problems as bacterial spores are blown into the cabin of the vehicle and are inhaled. A refresh decontaminates the system and kill the bacteria and leaves your vehicle air conditioning system clean and smelling fresh
The Air Conditioning Recharge Service:
A Recharge Service is the perfect fix and includes full system checks for both pressure and leaks, as well as a complete drain and refilling of refrigerant and lubricants, and as to be expected, the Air Conditioning Recharge Service comes with a high level of expertise.
R134A Systems (Models pre 2016) –
R124YF (R1234) Systems (2017 onwards) –
Some 2017 models may still use the R134A gas- To be checked upon arrival