Air Conditioning Service
The Mercedes Air Conditioning Service is the first step to maintain your AC system and ensures the correct amount of refrigerant gas in your system.
What's Included in the Mercedes Air Conditioning Service?
- Initial AC performance check
- Evacuation of old AC gas
- Vacuum extraction of water moisture within system
- Recharge system with correct amount of AC gas, plus lubricant
- Final AC performance check
Common questions about the Air Conditioning Service
Why does my AC system not work well after a few years?
Simply, the AC refrigerant gas leaks out of the system through hose joins and the flexible hoses over time.
This is the same as your car tyres needing air top-ups.
It typically takes a couple of years for this leakage to cause a drop in AC performance
Why should I have my Air Conditioning System serviced?
Air conditioning systems in Mercedes Sprinter and Vito vans contain refrigerant gas that is compressed to more than 150psi.
These systems rely on the correct volume of refrigerant gas in order to keep the cabin of your vehicle cool and comfortable.
The best way to ensure good cooling performance and long life of your AC system is to have an AC Service done every 2 years.
By having your air conditioning system serviced, you can have peace of mind that your AC system will be working efficiently, with new compressor lubricant and any harmful water moisture removed from inside the system.
What if there is a leak?
If we detect any leaks or defects during the AC Service, we will recommend and quote on a suitable repair before recharging the system with refrigerant gas.
What if I have front and rear AC?
For vehicles fitted with separate front and rear AC Systems (2 compressors), which is typically only ex-ambulance Sprinters, 2x Air Conditioning Service packages are required.
ARC Licence AU064409
ARC Licence AU064409
How much does the Air Conditioning Service Cost?
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The Air Conditioning Service Process:
Initial Performance Test
Carry out initial performance test observing ambient temperature and High/Low side refrigerant pressures
Recover old gas
Recover the old refrigerant gas from the system using special gas recovery equipment
Recover Old Lubircant Oil
Recover old compressor lubricant oil
Perform Vacuum Process
Perform the vacuuming process which indicates whether leaks are present and boils away harmful moisture droplets from inside the system
Leak Location Checks
If leaks are suspected, we will perform leak location checks using electronic gas detection equipment
Inject New Oil
Inject new compressor lubricant oil and UV dye
Recharge System with Gas
Recharge the AC system with the correct amount of fresh R134a refrigerant gas
Test Operation
Test operation of the AC system by observing vent temperatures and gas pressures
Check Compressor Belt
Check the compressor belt for smooth operation
Check Cabin Filter
Check cabin filter for blockages
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