Toyota Air Conditioning Tips: Staying Cool on the Road

Signs You Need To Visit Your Toyota Dealer for AC Maintenance

Noisy AC

A healthy AC makes almost no noise as it chills the air before it’s blown into your cabin. The only sounds you might hear are the slight click now and again as the compressor clutch engages or disengages. You might also hear the sound of the AC fans when they’re set to blow at their highest speed setting. This means that rattling, rustling, or any other noises are a sign something is wrong.

Rustling sounds are usually caused by leaves or other debris that’s been drawn into the AC system with the air. These substances remain trapped in the AC until they’re removed. Rattling or clunking noises are more serious, as they suggest something is loose, like the AC compressor bracket, or damaged, like broken bearings. We’ll check your AC and fix the problem in no time.

Bad Smells

If you switch on the AC for the first time after it’s been dormant for several months, you could smell a musty, earthy smell. This unpleasant odor means your AC has become home to bacteria or mold. These organisms float in the air, and the damp, dark ducts of the AC provide a perfect breeding ground. During the winter, when your AC isn’t in use, the still air in the system allows them to rapidly spread undisturbed.

Bacteria can cause allergies and sickness if not removed, and our technicians can fix this issue very quickly. We add an antibacterial solution to the AC and then run it at full speed. The cleaning solution will rapidly clear the AC of any organisms and leave it fresh and smelling again.

Air Speed Doesn’t Vary

The AC has a speed setting, allowing you to easily determine just how fast you need it to work. The blower motor powers the AC fans, and as you change the speed setting, the fans will move faster or slower. If your AC only blows at one speed, something is wrong. One of the main causes of this issue is a bad resistor.

The resistor controls the fan speed setting, and it’s adjusted as you crank the speed dial up or down. If the resistor fails, the AC can only blow at one speed. Replacing the resistor is a relatively quick process, and once it’s replaced, you can control the AC speed again.

If you have any problem with your AC, contact us today at Woodrum Toyota of Macomb in Macomb, IL.

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