Losing Your Cool (Why is My Air Conditioning System Not Working?)
March 17, 2024
When you turn on the air conditioning in your vehicle, you expect cool air to come out of the vents. You depend on it, especially in hot weather, but it can also be important in humid weather when you need it to help defrost your windows and windshield. The air conditioning system has a lot of p... More
Your Vehicle's Hissy Fit (AC System)
November 5, 2023
When you hear hissing sounds coming from your vehicle, you might start thinking the worst. One type of hissing coming from around your air conditioner may be a normal sound, or it could be a sign of serious trouble. First - the normal sound. When you turn off your vehicle, the refrigerant goes... More
A Hot Mess (AC System-Compresser)
May 14, 2023
Air conditioning used to be a real luxury in a vehicle, but now it's standard in most. Your vehicle's air conditioning system is built to last a pretty long time, but like anything mechanical, sometimes it fails. It helps to know a little about how the A/C works. There's a compressor that press... More
I'm Cool With That (AC Exchange)
January 29, 2023
On a hot day, you want your vehicle's air conditioning to work. When the air blowing out of your vents isn't cold, it's easy to think, "I'll just take it by the shop and have them top off my refrigerant." But while some people think air conditioning is that simple, it's actually not. If your ref... More
Busted! Air Conditioning (Air Conditioning Maintenance)
September 11, 2022
Your vehicle's air conditioning is something you count on when the weather heats up. But there's bound to be a day when you turn it on and one of these things happens: Only warm air blows out Cold air starts blowing out but then it turns warm on its own It's not blowing air at all It blows smel... More
Air Conditioning Service in Lake In The Hills
August 27, 2022
Hey Lake In The Hills! Let's talk about one of our Illinois summertime must-haves: your car A/C. It's real easy for Lake In The Hills drivers to take their car's air conditioner for granted. Just push the right buttons and out comes cool, dry, clean air. But your air conditioning system needs att... More
To Fix or Not To Fix: That Is the Question.
April 25, 2021
No matter what vehicle you drive, when certain things break, you have to make a decision. Should I get it fixed now, later or never? Air conditioning is one of those things. You can certainly live without air conditioning, but it sure is nice to have on a sweltering day. Let's say your air con... More
A Cold Day in Lake In The Hills ? Air Conditioning Service at Tuffy Lake In The Hills
December 20, 2020
Most Lake In The Hills drivers worry about a breakdown or a tire blowout on a busy Illinois highway, but don't worry too much about failure of their air conditioning system. A breakdown on the side of the road can be a miserable and dangerous affair during Lake In The Hills rush hour, but so can... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Lake In The Hills: Making Your A/C System Last Longer
January 15, 2020
Lake In The Hills drivers know that if their air conditioning system isnt making cool air like it used to, there is a problem. It may be as simple as adding more of the right kind of refrigerant.Your A/C requires special compressor oil, which circulates through the system along with the refrigera... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Lake In The Hills: Air Conditioning Inspection
November 20, 2017
Most auto manufacturers recommend an interval for an air conditioning system inspection. The inspection uncovers leaks, worn hoses and assesses the condition of the other components.Environmental laws in some around Lake In The Hills require leaks to be repaired before refrigerant can be added. A... More