Why is my AC still blowing hot air after recharge?
If the A/C works okay then gradually blows hot air after recharging, you might be dealing with refrigerant leaks. The safest and effective way to find leaks is to vacuum the system. Take your car to a qualified technician to have the system diagnosed.
What happens if I overfill my Freon?
Overcharging the unit can cause permanent failure of the compressor, which is the pump for the refrigerant. When this happens, though, the system will power down and must be reset and the overcharged refrigerant removed before it will power back on.
What happens if you add too much refrigerant?
The problems with too much refrigerant A refrigerant overcharge alters the pressure inside the air conditioner and puts the compressor in danger. The Compressor: Excess refrigerant creates a danger called slugging. This is when extra refrigerant floods into the piston cylinders of the compressor when in a liquid state.
Why is my Subaru Forester blowing hot air?
When the air conditioner in your 2009 Subaru Forester starts blowing hot air, you likely have a freon leak. Recharging the freon in your AC system is an inexpensive and easy first step to restoring the cooling capacity of your A/C system.
When did the AC stop working on my Subaru Forester?
Bought the car in August 2016, had a/c failure in September 2017 at less than 10,000 miles. Dealer replaced compressor and condenser. Now, just 11 months later, it has failed again.
How does a refrigerant work on a Subaru Forester?
Recharging the freon in your AC system is an inexpensive and easy first step to restoring the cooling capacity of your A/C system. Most refrigerants include a leak sealer that will seal small leaks in addition to filling the R134a refrigerant. The A/C system in your Forester consists of a compressor that is belt-driven, an evaporator and freon.
What’s the problem with my 2004 Subaru Forester?
My 2004 Forester is doing the same thing and my mechanic has not been able to figure it out. I finally took my car to the Subaru dealership. It was the head cylinder gasket. I also had leakage from the right inner axel boot and right power steering rack.