Car air conditioning service in Kraków
Car AC not cooling well, smelling bad or making noise? We service R134a and R1234yf systems – from recharging to compressor replacement.
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A car air conditioning service is more than topping up the refrigerant. Recharging the AC without checking for leaks means the car stops cooling again a few weeks later. That is why we service, recharge and repair car air conditioning on all makes, always with a leak test.
Our car air conditioning services
AC cooling less and less
We carry out an AC service with a leak check and fill the system with exactly the amount of refrigerant specified by the manufacturer.
Refrigerant leaking or no cooling after a recharge
We don't recharge a leaking system blindly – first we look for the cause. On VAG cars the AC control unit records why it switched the compressor off, and we read this during diagnostics.
Compressor not engaging or noisy
We check whether the compressor itself, its clutch or the control is at fault, and replace the faulty part.
Unpleasant smell from the vents
A musty smell usually means microbes on a damp evaporator and a worn cabin filter. We replace the filter and ozone-treat the interior – ozone removes the smell and reduces microbes. Without a new filter the effect soon wears off, because spores stay in the old one.
Damaged condenser or leaking evaporator
The condenser – the AC radiator at the front of the car – is easily damaged by stones or corrosion, and the evaporator starts leaking over time. We replace them, and every time the system is opened we also replace the receiver drier, which becomes saturated with moisture after about 2 years.
Car with R1234yf refrigerant
We handle both refrigerants: the older R134a and the newer R1234yf. We have a separate machine for each, so the refrigerants never get mixed.
Car air conditioning service prices
Labour prices for standard jobs. Non-standard repairs are quoted once we have inspected the car.
Service Price ListWhen a service is enough and when you need a repair
If the machine recovers noticeably less refrigerant than the system should hold, or the system doesn't hold vacuum, it's leaking. Then, instead of recharging it again, we look for the leak and give you a free repair quote. A leaking system recharged “just in case” will empty again, and you'll pay for the refrigerant twice.
AC not working because the fan or blower has stopped? That's a job for our auto electrician. We can also replace the cabin filter during a service with our mechanic.
Car air conditioning questions
How much does a car AC service cost in Kraków?
The service and the refrigerant are listed separately in the price list: you pay for the service and for the refrigerant actually put into the system, charged per 100 g. The sticker under the bonnet shows how much refrigerant your car needs.
How often should car air conditioning be serviced?
The AC component manufacturers Hella and MAHLE recommend an inspection every year and a full service every 2 years. Even a leak-free system loses up to 10% of its refrigerant a year through hoses and joints, and the refrigerant carries the oil that lubricates the compressor.
What does an AC service involve?
The machine recovers the refrigerant from the system and weighs it, then dries the system under vacuum and checks that it holds. Finally we top up the oil, fill the system with the amount of refrigerant specified by the manufacturer and check the vent temperature.
R134a or R1234yf – how do I know which refrigerant my car uses?
Look at the sticker under the bonnet – it shows the type and amount. Since 2017 all new cars in the EU must use a refrigerant with a low climate impact, so manufacturers switched to R1234yf. Refrigerants must never be mixed.
Why isn't my AC cooling after a recharge?
Most often because of a leak, a compressor that doesn't engage, a dirty condenser or a fan that isn't working. Another recharge won't help – it needs a diagnosis.
What are the symptoms of a failing AC compressor?
Noise heard only when the AC is on, weak or no cooling, and a compressor clutch that doesn't engage. Low refrigerant causes similar symptoms, so we replace the compressor only after diagnosis.
Should I run the AC in winter?
Yes. Regular use keeps the oil circulating, which lubricates the compressor and seals. The AC also dries the air, so the windows demist faster.
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