Access Professional Chevy Auto Service in Amherst

Spitzer Chevrolet Amherst’s Service Center gives you instant access to competitive prices on routine vehicle maintenance and specialized auto services like collision repair.

A select number of automotive issues aren’t going to make themselves apparent. Even if you do notice something off within your vehicle, you may be unsure what the specific problem is. Spitzer Chevrolet Amherst’s Service Center clears up any confusion on your car’s status with thorough Multi-Point Vehicle Inspections that supply you with comprehensive knowledge on your model’s health. These Multi-Point Vehicle Inspections are conducted by certified Chevy technicians trained to know your model through and through.

Our Service Center’s Multi-Point Vehicle Inspection form utilizes a straightforward color-coded key to highlight key maintenance terms. Red displays initiatives within your vehicle that need immediate support, yellow shows items that can benefit from service assistance in the near future, and green indicates that an item within your car is good to go.

Similar to oil changes, tire rotations, and wheel alignment, A/C service is one of the most essential forms of automotive service that your vehicle will receive.

A properly functioning A/C system plays a central role in keeping you and your passenger’s comfortable at every turn. A certain percentage of vehicle owners may postpone A/C service for too long and incur higher repair costs down the line. Remain ahead of the curve and learn to give your vehicle’s A/C system the care it needs at Spitzer Chevrolet Amherst with the information below.

Why Is Timely A/C Service Important?

It’s easier to motivate yourself to service your car’s A/C system when you know all of the perks that timely A/C service comes with.

Let’s explore these benefits.

A vehicle’s compressor is the most crucial part of the A/C system, so it’s naturally the most costly to replace or repair. You can help yourself avoid premature compressor failure by maintaining proper refrigerant and lubrication levels in your car’s A/C system.

Cabin air filters serve to catch pollen, dust, bacteria, and other contaminants that will negatively impact the air you and your passengers consume. Clogged or dirty air filters need to be replaced so they can do their job and keep you from experiencing nasty odors, allergic reactions, or other general breathing issues.

Regular vehicle A/C maintenance allows you to catch minor issues like leaks and blockages. The final result of your A/C servicing efforts will be a more efficient A/C unit that helps you save money in the long run.

What Does Spitzer Chevy Amherst A/C Service Involve?

Ok, we’re done convincing you that A/C service is vital to your and your passenger’s automotive experience.

Now what?

Let’s unpack what you can expect when you service your vehicle’s A/C unit at Spitzer Chevrolet Amherst.

Your car’s A/C system contains a handful of working elements that include a compressor, refrigerant, a condenser, a dryer, an expansion valve, and an evaporator.

The compressor is true to its name in its ability to compress refrigerant—the fluid that exists in your A/C system’s coils and makes that air you feel cold and comfortable. The condenser is essentially a mesh of coils that transfers heat that cools your refrigerant and changes its gas state into liquid. Your A/C system’s evaporator changes liquid refrigerant back into gas and dissolves heat. An expansion valve monitors the pressure of the refrigerant as it travels through the system while the dryer wicks away moisture that you don’t want in your vehicle’s cabin.

We’re done with the science lecture. Let’s get back to basics.

Your Spitzer Chevrolet Amherst Service Center technician will begin your car’s A/C service by checking the levels of refrigerant present before making any necessary adjustments. Our Service Center’s certified technicians will assess whether or not your A/C system’s line and hoses have any cracks before checking the compressor for any clogged lines or damaged fins. A/C service is finalized by verifying that there’s no moisture accumulation in the system’s evaporator to protect significant electrical components within your car’s dashboard.

How to tell that You Need Car A/C Service

You can take steps toward diagnosing your need for car AC service or car AC repair by looking out for certain faulty A/C signs and symptoms.

An A/C system that’s not producing cool enough air can be caused by a handful of issues like low refrigerant levels, a failed compressor, or a clogged condenser. Foul smells within a cabin can point toward mold or mildew moisture accumulation in the A/C filter, while water in your interior can come from a blocked drain tube in your A/C system.

Have you been hearing any high-pitching, heavy whirring sounds? You might be dealing with a defective compressor.

Amherst Automobile Air Conditioning Equipment Service

Spitzer Chevrolet Amherst’s Service Center will bring you up to speed on your vehicle’s A/C system status through a complimentary Multi-Point Inspection. Take a moment to browse our Service Center’s Offers before you utilize our online scheduling tool to make your next Multi-Point Inspection, vehicle A/C system service, or car air conditioning repair appointment.