Car Air Conditioning in Pear Tree

Pear Tree is a small rural hamlet in South Devon, reached by narrow country lanes. Nearby are Totnes, Dartington, Paignton and Churston, and anyone driving towards the coast in summer knows how quickly a cabin can heat up in slow-moving holiday traffic. An air con system that fades just as the sun comes out is irritating.

Automaster is a garage at Longcombe Cross near Totnes. We service and re-gas air con, diagnose faults, repair systems and fix heating problems, and the sections below explain how.

What should I expect from an air con service?

A service checks that the system is working as it should, recovers and refills the refrigerant and looks for signs of leaks. We also consider the pollen filter and the belt-driven compressor. The aim is to keep a healthy system healthy and catch trouble before a hot day exposes it.

If something has failed, diagnosis shows what. Then we can give you a quote that reflects the car and the work involved.

Why would a re-gas not last?

Because the gas had somewhere to go. Seals age, hoses perish and condensers take stone damage. If we fill a leaking system, the new gas escapes just like the old. Checking for leaks first avoids spending on something short-lived.

The cost of a repair depends on the part, how accessible it is and whether other work is needed at the same time, so ask for a quote.

• Cooling that fades within weeks
• Oily patches on pipes
• Noise when the compressor starts
• Intermittent cooling

Do you work on cars from Pear Tree, Totnes, Paignton and Churston?

Yes. Drivers from Pear Tree, Totnes, Dartington, Paignton and Churston are welcome. The garage is at Longcombe Cross, Longcombe, Totnes TQ9 6PL.

If you are looking for an air conditioning garage near Pear Tree, get in touch with the car's details and symptoms and we will say what we think is involved.

My heater has gone cold. What could be wrong?

Low coolant, a thermostat that sticks open, air in the system and a blocked matrix top the list. If the fan is the problem, you may feel little airflow at some settings. A damp smell, sweet smell or wet carpet points to a leaking matrix.

Keep an eye on the temperature gauge. If it climbs, stop in a safe spot and switch off, because carrying on can seriously damage the engine.

• Cold even with the engine warm
• Heat on one side only
• Coolant needing top-ups
• Misted windows

How can I keep the system healthy through the year?

Use the air con regularly, including in winter, because the oil in the refrigerant lubricates the seals and compressor. Clean debris from the front of the car and replace the pollen filter when the maker says it is due.

When you ask for a quote, tell us the make, model and year, what the air con does, and whether it has ever been serviced or re-gassed.