Why does my car AC stop working after a while?
A small refrigerant leak is the most common reason a car’s A/C gradually loses its cool. A leak in your A/C system could be causing the unit to blow warm air, since there isn’t enough refrigerant in the system to cool things down.
Why does my car air conditioner keep shutting off?
If your air conditioner is turning off by itself, your AC may have one of the following problems: Thermostat is faulty. AC isn’t getting enough airflow. Condensate line is clogged.
How often should AC start and stop?
Ideally, a properly operating air conditioner should cycle for roughly 15 to 20 minutes, two to three times per hour. If the temperature inside your home is very high, is much higher than the temperature that your thermostat is set at, or the outside temperature is very high, the run time will increase.
When did the 2017 Forester air conditioner stop working?
Last year the Air Conditioner stopped working on the 2017 forester at ~10K miles and almost 1 year old. No cool air at all. Dealership replaced the condenser. Now, about a year later it is broken again! I know there is a TSB out there for AC issues, but should it really be an annual thing?
Can a Subaru Forester heater work when the air conditioner is not blowing?
It is entirely possible for your Forester’s heater to work just fine even when the air conditioner is not blowing cold at all. That’s why troubleshooting the air conditioner is totally different than troubleshooting the heater.
How often should a Subaru air conditioner be serviced?
The newer Ac systems (2005 and up) are smaller than they have been previously and even just a slightly low charge can affect the performance. Typically speaking we only think about the Ac system when it isn’t working correctly, but the reality is, it really should be serviced at least every 4 years.
When did the AC stop working in my Subaru?
The service tech found that both of the AC compressor O-Rings were leaking & replaced them & recharged the system & so far, it’s had no more problems. I looked at my service history – apparently it was September 30th of 2017 they replaced the AC condenser the first time.. so it really didnt last long this second time!