Automotive Tips from Tuffy Ocala: Air Conditioning Inspection
September 1, 2024
Most auto manufacturers recommend an interval for an air conditioning system inspection. The inspection uncovers leaks, worn hoses and assesses the condition of the other components.Environmental laws in some around Ocala require leaks to be repaired before refrigerant can be added. Also some par... More
A Hot Mess (AC System-Compresser)
April 28, 2024
Air conditioning used to be a real luxury in a vehicle, but now it's standard in most. Your vehicle's air conditioning system is built to last a pretty long time, but like anything mechanical, sometimes it fails. It helps to know a little about how the A/C works. There's a compressor that press... More
Your Vehicle's Hissy Fit (AC System)
November 19, 2023
When you hear hissing sounds coming from your vehicle, you might start thinking the worst. One type of hissing coming from around your air conditioner may be a normal sound, or it could be a sign of serious trouble. First - the normal sound. When you turn off your vehicle, the refrigerant goes... More
Full of Hot Air (Air Conditioning)
August 6, 2023
In warm weather, you want to be in a cool vehicle. When we're talking cool, we don't mean stylish or trendy, but cool as in not sweltering inside. And if your vehicle's air conditioner stops working correctly, it seems to always break at the worst timeduring a heat wave. Automotive air conditio... More
I'm Cool With That (AC Exchange)
January 1, 2023
On a hot day, you want your vehicle's air conditioning to work. When the air blowing out of your vents isn't cold, it's easy to think, "I'll just take it by the shop and have them top off my refrigerant." But while some people think air conditioning is that simple, it's actually not. If your ref... More
Air Conditioning Service in Ocala
October 12, 2022
Hey Ocala! Let's talk about one of our Florida summertime must-haves: your car A/C. It's real easy for Ocala drivers to take their car's air conditioner for granted. Just push the right buttons and out comes cool, dry, clean air. But your air conditioning system needs attention from time to time ... More
Ocala Air Conditioning Service
August 12, 2022
Working up a sweat is a great thing to do in a gym around Ocala, but not in your vehicle. When Ocala residents' vehicle AC Systems have a problem, they'll often feel it right away. The question is, how long do you put up with it? You know, the old comfort versus cost dilemma. But a more comfortab... More
Keep Your Cool in Ocala: Air Conditioning Services
June 19, 2022
Most Ocala drivers don't even think about their air conditioner. Now here's a tip for Ocala vehicle owners: Run your air conditioner every so often during Florida winters. This circulates the lubricant to help keep the seals from drying out. The air conditioner actually removes some of the moi... More
Busted! Air Conditioning (Air Conditioning Maintenance)
April 17, 2022
Your vehicle's air conditioning is something you count on when the weather heats up. But there's bound to be a day when you turn it on and one of these things happens: Only warm air blows out Cold air starts blowing out but then it turns warm on its own It's not blowing air at all It blows smel... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Ocala: Air Conditioning ? Common Problem
October 11, 2020
Your auto air conditioning system cools and conditions the air in your passenger compartment when you are driving around Ocala. It also removes moisture from the air to keep your windows from fogging up.A common A/C problem for Ocala drivers that visit Tuffy Ocala is contaminated refrigerant (the... More