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Q: My
A/C system isn't blowing cold. Can I cause damage if it continues to
operate?
A: YES! You certainly
can cause damage to an A/C system that is working (or has the A/C compressor
engaged) but isn't blowing cold.
The biggest problem is that your
system is probably low on refrigerant. When that happens, your A/C compressor
is not being cooled properly. Understand that the same refrigerant that keeps
you cool also cools your compressor. What's worse is that without the proper
flow of refrigerant, your A/C compressor isn't getting proper lubrication
either! That's because there is not enough refrigerant flowing through the
system to carry the required amount
refrigerant oil to the
A/C compressor. That can quickly cause catastrophic failure.
If this is happening to your
car's air conditioning system, leave your A/C controls in the 'economy' or
'vent' position until the A/C system is
diagnosed and
serviced. That way, you are not calling for the compressor to engage and
you will reduce the risk of having a catastrophic failure .
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was probably one of the best books on recharging air conditioning that I
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