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Car Air Conditioning Repair

Repair a car air conditioner, from identifying parts to diagnosing problems to actually fixing it; learn how in this free DIY auto-mechanic video series from our expert in automotive AC repair and maintenance.

Series Summary

In this series of DIY car-repair videos, our expert auto mechanic demonstrates the steps in repairing and maintaining the air conditioning system in your car. He begins by showing you how to locate the parts of your auto’s AC and describes the role of each of these parts in keeping you cool. Not sure what a compressor does? Ditto for the accumulator and the evaporator? Mark Delgado explains the whole cooling process and tells you where it can go wrong. Think you've got a Freon leak, a faulty compressor or maybe just corroded lines? Our expert shows you how to test for common problems and how to take care so that they don't happen again once everything is in good working order. As you can see from these videos, repairing the AC is an involved process. And even if you do decide you don't want to attempt it on your own, you'll at least sound like you know what you're talking about at the auto shop for car air conditioner repair. And that alone should save you money.
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  • How to Detect a Leak in a Car Air Conditioner

    Learn how to detect leaks in your car's AC system for car air conditioner repair in this free DIY auto-mechanic video from our expert in automotive AC repair and maintenance.

  • How to Remove the Dryer Heater in Car AC Repair

    Learn how to remove the dryer heater in your car AC system during car air conditioner repair in this free DIY auto-mechanic video from our expert in automotive AC repair and maintenance.

  • Car Air Conditioner Parts: The Accumulator

    Find the accumulator and understand what it does during car air conditioner repair; learn how in this free DIY auto-mechanic video from our expert in automotive AC repair and maintenance.

  • How to Test a Car Air Conditioner

    Learn how to test the AC system in your car for car air conditioner repair in this free DIY auto-mechanic video from our expert in automotive AC repair and maintenance.

  • Car Air Conditioner Parts: The Compressor

    Locate the orifice tube and compressor for car air conditioner repair; learn how in this free DIY auto-mechanic video from our expert in automotive ac repair and maintenance.

  • Path of Compressed Air in a Car Air Conditioner

    Learn the path of the compressed air for car air conditioner repair in this free DIY auto-mechanic video from our expert in automotive AC repair and maintenance.

  • Condenser Problems with a Car Air Conditioner

    Diagnose condenser problems and issues during car air conditioner repair; learn how in this free DIY auto-mechanic video from our expert in automotive AC repair and maintenance.

  • How to Find Car Air Conditioner Parts

    For car air conditioner repair, find the parts of a car air conditioner under the hood, from compressor to distributor to condenser; learn how in this free car-repair video.

  • How to Repair Corroded Lines in a Car Air Conditioner

    Repair corroded lines and in your car air conditioner when repairing the accumulator; learn how in this free DIY auto-mechanic video from our expert in automotive AC repair and maintenance.

  • Car Air Conditioner Repair: Faulty Compressor

    Symptoms of a faulty compressor indicate compressor problems during car air conditioner repair; learn the faulty compressor symptoms in this free DIY auto-mechanic video from our expert in automotive AC repair and maintenance.

  • Car Air Conditioner Parts: The Evaporator

    Locate the evaporator and orifice tube for car air conditioner repair; learn how in this free DIY auto-mechanic video from our expert in automotive AC repair and maintenance.

  • Car Air Conditioner Repair: Removing Parts

    Learn what parts should be removed for car air conditioner repair, from the compressor to refrigerant, in this free DIY auto-mechanic video from our expert in automotive AC repair and maintenance.