Blowing warm during a Pasadena heat wave? We diagnose why, fix the leak or failed part, and recharge the system to spec.
When it's 100 degrees in Pasadena, a car A/C that blows warm isn't an inconvenience, it's a problem. Walnut Smog & Repair handles A/C diagnosis, repair and recharge the right way: find out why the system lost its cooling, fix that, then recharge to the exact amount your vehicle calls for.
An A/C system is sealed. If it's low on refrigerant, it has a leak. A can from the parts store might give you cold air for a few weeks, but it risks overcharging the system and can add sealers that clog expensive components. We check pressures, find the leak, and tell you what's actually wrong.
Leaking hoses and seals, condensers damaged by road debris, compressor clutches that stop engaging, and electrical faults in pressure switches or relays are all common. If the air is cold on one side and warm on the other, the issue may be a blend door actuator. Weak airflow often means a clogged cabin air filter.
Have the A/C checked in spring, before the first heat wave, when everyone else's breaks too. Read more in our post on why car A/C blows warm. Call (626) 449-6252.
Most often low refrigerant from a leak, a failed compressor or clutch, or an electrical fault. We test to find out which.
If there's no leak, a properly charged system can last for years. If it needs recharging every season, there's a leak to fix.
We service the refrigerant type your vehicle is designed for. Call ahead and tell us your vehicle.
Yes, along with condensers, hoses, seals and other A/C components.
Often a dirty cabin air filter or moisture on the evaporator. A new cabin filter is a good first step.
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