I'm Cool With That (AC Exchange)
March 24, 2024
On a hot day, you want your vehicle's air conditioning to work. When the air blowing out of your vents isn't cold, it's easy to think, "I'll just take it by the shop and have them top off my refrigerant." But while some people think air conditioning is that simple, it's actually not. If your ref... More
A Hot Mess (AC System-Compresser)
February 11, 2024
Air conditioning used to be a real luxury in a vehicle, but now it's standard in most. Your vehicle's air conditioning system is built to last a pretty long time, but like anything mechanical, sometimes it fails. It helps to know a little about how the A/C works. There's a compressor that press... More
Your Vehicle's Hissy Fit (AC System)
December 17, 2023
When you hear hissing sounds coming from your vehicle, you might start thinking the worst. One type of hissing coming from around your air conditioner may be a normal sound, or it could be a sign of serious trouble. First - the normal sound. When you turn off your vehicle, the refrigerant goes... More
Air Conditioning Service in Lake Orion
October 6, 2022
Hey Lake Orion! Let's talk about one of our Michigan summertime must-haves: your car A/C. It's real easy for Lake Orion drivers to take their car's air conditioner for granted. Just push the right buttons and out comes cool, dry, clean air. But your air conditioning system needs attention from ti... More
Cool Breeze: Air Conditioning Service at Tire Warehouse Depot in Lake Orion
July 4, 2022
Most Michigan auto owners know that their vehicles need regular preventive maintenance like changing the oil and filters, rotating the tires and refilling the washer fluid. But did you know that your air conditioning system needs routine maintenance as well? Taking care of your air conditioning ... More
Busted! Air Conditioning (Air Conditioning Maintenance)
May 17, 2022
Your vehicle's air conditioning is something you count on when the weather heats up. But there's bound to be a day when you turn it on and one of these things happens: Only warm air blows out Cold air starts blowing out but then it turns warm on its own It's not blowing air at all It blows smel... More
Automotive Tips from Tire Warehouse Depot: Making Your A/C System Last Longer
November 3, 2019
Lake Orion drivers know that if their air conditioning system isnt making cool air like it used to, there is a problem. It may be as simple as adding more of the right kind of refrigerant.Your A/C requires special compressor oil, which circulates through the system along with the refrigerant, to ... More
Automotive Tips from Tire Warehouse Depot: Air Conditioning ? Common Problem
September 8, 2019
Your auto air conditioning system cools and conditions the air in your passenger compartment when you are driving around Lake Orion. It also removes moisture from the air to keep your windows from fogging up.A common A/C problem for Lake Orion drivers that visit Tire Warehouse Depot is contaminat... More
To Fix or Not To Fix: That Is the Question.
June 5, 2018
No matter what vehicle you drive, when certain things break, you have to make a decision. Should I get it fixed now, later or never? Air conditioning is one of those things. You can certainly live without air conditioning, but it sure is nice to have on a sweltering day. Let's say your air con... More
Automotive Tips from Tire Warehouse Depot: Air Conditioning Inspection
May 20, 2018
Most auto manufacturers recommend an interval for an air conditioning system inspection. The inspection uncovers leaks, worn hoses and assesses the condition of the other components.Environmental laws in some around Lake Orion require leaks to be repaired before refrigerant can be added. Also som... More