Air con service?

[Wilderman]

Ive noticed recently that my air con isn't as cold as it was so im just after a bit of advice. Is it worth having the air con serviced or should I save a bit of cash and go for just a re-gas? Just wondering if any one knows whats involved with the service?
Also is there anything unique to the Honda system or would any garage be ok doing it?

 

[littlebo]

Any garage with straight hands and good gas refiller . Also its good idea to clean er evaporator with foam, could be a lots of mushrooms there ))

 

[mullis126]

If you get it serviced the garage should treat it with some anti-bacterial stuff as well as re-gassing. Air con systems can get a bit pongy after a while. Any garage who offers an air-con service should be able to do this not just a Honda MD.

 

[accord_n22]

I have just re-gassed my air con on my I-CDTI accord.
The aircon was pretty weak although working fine.
Past few weeks have been really hot and the air con was not cutting it.

Went to Northway tyres as a mate of mine works there. 30min of re-gassing - no leaks and successful after test

The current reading was 0.180kg which is pretty low - hence why the air con was weak.
After the recharge it was 0.475 kg

Once complete the air con was really cold even on the first setting

Highly recommend a re-gas. Then use one of those air con cleansing aerosols after wards if the air con smell is really bad.

 

[Devlin1973]

I had my aircon re-gassed at Kwik Fit, was great for about a month, then I turned it off to save on mpg (average went up by 10mpg!!).

When I turned it back on again all I got was hot air, so I took it back for a free re-gas under warranty, it has cooled it again but no where near what it should be.

Any ideas why it's still blowing warmer than it should? I know my air filter needs changing, would that affect the air con?

 

[vile]

I had my aircon re-gassed at Kwik Fit, was great for about a month, then I turned it off to save on mpg (average went up by 10mpg!!).

When I turned it back on again all I got was hot air, so I took it back for a free re-gas under warranty, it has cooled it again but no where near what it should be.

Any ideas why it's still blowing warmer than it should? I know my air filter needs changing, would that affect the air con?

Do you mean your pollen filter if so it will help.
It sounds like you might have a leak in the system.
Honda can put an ultra violet dye in your air con to see where it's leaking from.

 

[Devlin1973]

Do you mean your pollen filter if so it will help.
It sounds like you might have a leak in the system.
Honda can put an ultra violet dye in your air con to see where it's leaking from.

Kwik Fit did a pressure test to check for leaks, no leak found.