Caring for the AC is actually easy and can be done alone. To keep cold air-conditioning durable, periodically check the air conditioning once a year. As a cost saving measure, you should turn off the AC switch in order not wasted when the engine is turned on.
Here are the parts that need to be in air conditioning maintenance steps:
1. Hose AC / AC Hose Inspect hoses / hose if there is a leak or not because the leak may cause AC is not cold.
2. Receiver / Dryer Check if the receiver / dryer is still suitable to be used or must be replaced. Notice the indicator. If there is damage and not quickly replaced, over time the damage will spread to other devices such as expansion valve, compressor, etc..
3. Lubricants: check whether the lubricants need to be added.
4. Condensor: as a heat exchange / place to move hot air circulation, this section should be cleaned. Dirt that has accumulated to reduce the cold air.
5. Cooling Units: Inspect the cooling unit if there are leaks. If dirty clean it immediately, because if a part of this dirty, cold power can not penetrate out because of dirt covered with a thick wall unit. If so can cause rust and if a leak can occur when cleaned.
6. Check if the freon gas and less. Completion of freon do not go overboard and do not lack. To fill the freon / gas should be checked first by air-conditioning service repair shop.
Evavorator: check also this part and clean it of impurities.