Air-conditioning systems
Have you ever thought about the state of health or efficiency of your vehicle's air-conditioning system?
Auto Super Shoppe Rangiora always recommends having an A/C performance test done at least every 2 years. In today’s vehicles, the air conditioning system is used throughout the year, not just in the summer. Most defog modes involve using the air conditioner also.
Most vehicle air conditioning systems come with a refrigerant known as R134A. In about 1995, this product started replacing the former coolant used in cars known as R12 and commonly called Freon (DuPont Chemical Company’s brand name for their product). R134A phased out R12 because it is better for the environment. While R134 does a decent job of cooling, it can gradually leak out. What this means is a system that should hold less than 1 kg of refrigerant may only have 0.5 kg left. The mechanical components (compressor) in the system work harder, and as a result, may eventually fail. Up to 25% of an R134A system may leak out each year.
For this reason, we recommend having an A/C performance test done. Our technicians will not only check the ambient temperature coming out of the vents, but will also hook a machine up to the system to determine if the refrigerant level is adequate. This test is fairly inexpensive and having it done every so often will help ensure your air conditioning system is there for you on hot days, as well as help prevent repairs that can occur through a lack of maintenance.
Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?
We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
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Dog sitter wanted
Hi there peoples sometime ago Hubby and I with our golden labrador who is nine Maxi, was talking to somebody in coffee culture now it could have been over a year ago just wondered if you are out there or does anybody else take on dog sitting in their home? We are off overseas for four weeks and end July to end August our usual home based doggy sitter is unable to help us during this time. Maxi is very placid and laid back she is the first dog to roll over, lie on her back and say … you can be the boss! LOL Maxi is not really an outside dog she sleeps inside our house bus with us and is with us all the time as we are now retired. appreciate anybody who loves dogs. Will have a few play dates before we go and that way you can be happy if you volunteer and so can we, there will be some payment compensation.
Regards Sylvia
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