As the dry season approaches, it is important to have your air conditioning in perfect condition, as temperatures will continue to rise over the next few months and at Point S, we like to advise you to keep cool! Let us guide you with a few tips!

MAINTAIN YOUR AIR CONDITIONING THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.

The first thing you can do to save your air conditioning and keep it performing well over the years is to run it regularly, regardless of the season. We greatly underestimate the impact of under-using a component of our vehicle and yet, to keep it performing well, it is recommended that you use your air conditioning for about ten minutes every week to keep the system running.

Also think about several small additional reflexes that will help prolong the life of your air conditioning system. First, make sure to always turn off your air conditioning for several minutes before turning off the engine. Then, in hot, dry weather, remember to evacuate the hot air from the passenger compartment before starting the air conditioning system to reduce thermal shock and trauma to the parts.

Finally, we recommend that you change the filter and clean the refrigerant circuit every year and recharge it every two years.

RECOGNISING A FAULTY AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM.

One of the main reflexes that you will have to develop is to recognise when your air conditioning needs to be refurbished, for this you can rely on 4 signs that do not deceive:

• A bad smell in the air: Usually due to poor system hygiene or a break in the seal.
• A stagnant mist on the windows: A sign that the air conditioning is not fulfilling its role of dehumidifying the passenger compartment.
• Lack of air cooling: In most cases this is due to a lack of refrigerant to create cold in the system.
• Poor ventilation of the air conditioner: This problem is often due to wear or clogging of the filter.

The air conditioning system is complex, which is why we strongly recommend that you consult a Point S expert as soon as these symptoms appear and as a preventive measure before each dry season to make sure that your system is optimal.

INSTANT BUDGET

At Point S, we are committed to offering you quality services at the best price. In our network in Cameroon, we offer you the diagnosis of your air conditioning at 12 000frs TTC.

For more information on our air conditioning service and for more technical details, please visit our air conditioning service page.

To have your system checked or for any further information, please make an appointment on our website or visit your Point S centre.