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Losing Your Cool: When Compressors Go Bad

A bad A/C compressor and a bad
explanation steered me to an
aftermarket solution.

HVAC Trouble
What’s The Deal With R1234yf?

It’s not a question of if, but when, a shop or parts store will have to deal with this refrigerant.

R1234yf refrigerant
VIDEO: Don’t Let Oil Sabotage The A/C System

When a compressor fails, the oil can tell you a lot about what happened.

Oil and AC System
5 Minutes With Vintage Air’s Allison Chisenhall-Harding

When she’s not optimizing production at Vintage Air, you can find her cruising in her ’57 Chevy Corvette.

VIDEO: Don’t Forget To Replace the A/C Condenser

A parallel-flow condenser cannot be flushed – only replaced.

Condenser Replacement
VIDEO: Where’s My Heat?

When the cabin heating system isn’t working properly, there are several potential failure points to consider.

B’laster Acquires AC Avalanche Division From TSI Products

With the transaction, B’laster nearly doubles its revenue, according to the company.

VIDEO: Refrigerants And The Environment

Refrigerant is the secret sauce that enables a vehicle’s air-conditioning system to produce cool air for its passengers.

VIDEO: What Can Go Wrong With A/C Systems

An A/C system that blows hot air on a summer day will get a driver’s attention fast.

VIDEO: How Does A Vehicle A/C System Work?

When you get in your car on a sweltering summer day, there’s nothing better than cranking up the A/C and basking in a blast of cool, dry air coming through the vents.

Robinair Announces New Refrigerant Analyzers

Designed for vehicles equipped with R-134a or R-1234yf A/C systems, these new analyzers enable technicians to quickly and accurately determine the quality of a vehicle’s A/C system.

Robinair, R-ID, R-ID Plus
Air Filters: The Driving Environment Makes a Difference

The environment in which the vehicle is driven can mean the difference between changing the air filter at the maximum recommended service interval or the minimum.