Car A/C Repair in Chattanooga
A Chattanooga July makes a weak air conditioner feel like an emergency. The tempting fix is a can of refrigerant from the parts store, which works for about a month, because refrigerant does not get used up. If it is low, it leaked out, and it will leak out again.
- ASE-certified technicians
- 12-month / 12,000-mile nationwide warranty on covered work
- CarFax Top-Rated Service Center, 6 years running
Sounds familiar?
- Air blows but it is not cold, or it cools only when you are moving
- It cools for a while then goes warm
- You hear a click and the compressor cycles on and off quickly
- A musty smell when you first turn it on
- Weak airflow no matter the fan setting
- No heat in winter, or heat only on one side
The free visual check tells you whether you are looking at a simple recharge, a leaking component, or a blower and airflow issue. That takes a few minutes and costs nothing.
Weak heat is usually a different animal from weak cooling. Low coolant, a stuck thermostat, or a plugged heater core are the usual suspects, and the first two are cheap.
A/C repairs carry the 12-month, 12,000-mile warranty on covered work.
Auto A/C Repair questions we get a lot
Why is my car A/C blowing warm air?
Low refrigerant from a leak is the most common cause, followed by a failed compressor clutch, an electrical fault, or a blend door stuck on the heat side. Vent temperature and system pressures separate those quickly.
Can I just add refrigerant myself?
You can, and it may cool for a few weeks. Refrigerant is a sealed loop, so a low system means it escaped somewhere. Overcharging with a store can also damage the compressor, which turns a small repair into a large one.
How much does A/C repair cost?
A leaking O-ring and a recharge sit at the low end. A compressor or condenser replacement sits at the high end. The visual check is free and the quote comes before any work.
Why does my A/C smell musty?
Usually a clogged cabin air filter or moisture sitting in the evaporator case. The filter is an inexpensive part and most vehicles have one behind the glove box. We check it as part of the inspection.
Conveniently located on Hixson Pike
We are on Hixson Pike in Chattanooga, Tennessee, easy to reach from Hixson, Red Bank, Soddy-Daisy, Signal Mountain, and the rest of the Chattanooga area. Walk in, or call to schedule a time that suits you. Mornings are usually the shortest wait.
This is a local shop in a community we live in. Whether it is the family car, a commuter, or a work truck, the location makes it an easy stop heading in or out of Hixson. Most of our customers come back because of how they were dealt with the first time, which is the only advertising that actually works.
Call (423) 556-8744Hours
- Mon - Fri8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- SundayClosed
Hixson Pike, Chattanooga, TN
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Hixson Pike, Chattanooga, TN · Mon-Fri 8-5:30 | Sat 8-3 | Closed Sunday
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