Cooling System and Climate Control Replacement in Litchfield County, CT

Your vehicle’s cooling system has four jobs. The first is to ensure that your engine gets to proper operating temperature without much of a wait. Once it has reached operating temperature, the cooling system then should maintain that temperature as you are driving.

If the engine gets too hot, it is your cooling system that will cool it off. Your climate control system is what gives you warmth when it is cold outside and air conditioning when the hot summer sun is sweltering.

Cooling System Flush & Fill

A cooling system flush and fill is basic maintenance for your cooling system. The motor in your car produces massive amounts of heat and it’s got to be controlled by the cooling system. If your cooling system is operating properly it will control the temperature of your engine. If an engine is cold, your car will not operate as efficiently and it will emit more pollutants than it will if it is at the proper operating temperature. Engine coolants have to be able to resist freezing at temperatures that are below zero and also go above 250 degrees and not boil. Your car needs ethylene glycol mixed with water commonly known as antifreeze. It’s normally half water and half ethylene glycol premixed. The antifreeze flows through the engine and absorbs any excessive temperatures and normalizes it. The antifreeze also will protect against rust and erosions. A flush and fill is a simple process. The old antifreeze is drained out of the radiator. The cooling system is then flushed and new coolant or antifreeze is poured back into the radiator,

Cooling System Pressure Test

Pressure testing is essential when needing to check for leaks anywhere in the cooling system and to be sure the radiator cap is sealing properly. Usually, the test will be done with a pump that is powered by hand that has adaptors that will fit variants of vehicles. Air is pushed through the coolant overflow hose to see if there are any leaks.

Replace Radiator

If you move your vehicle and find a pool of coolant, you have a leak and it is possibly from the radiator. A crack or hole in a radiator will cause your car to overheat. Additionally, the coolant may turn to a thick sludge because oil is backing up into your radiator. Replacing a radiator can be pricy but Bear Auto Performance and Repair do their best to provide competitive and fair pricing in Connecticut. They also provide discounts to senior citizens, first responders, and on lease returns.

Climate Control Systems Repair & Replacement in Litchfield County, CT

This service can include anything from repairing the LCD screen that controls your climate in your vehicle to repairing or replacing your blower motor. If you are experiencing climate control issues in cold weather this can become a safety issue if you are unable to defrost your windshield.

Air Conditioning System Diagnostic

If your air conditioning is turning on and off at a rapid rate, you may have a problem. A diagnostic test can gauge how much pressure is in the system. The test will tell your technician if your pressure switch is operating properly, or if there are any other problems with your AC system.

Air Conditioning System Service

If your air conditioning cooling as well as it should, you are likely in need of air conditioning service or repair. Bear Auto Performance and Repair services several counties in Connecticut and will check out your air conditioning system through diagnostics and give you a fair price to repair anything that may be wrong, getting you back on the road and comfortably cool.

Heating System Diagnostic

If your heat is not working, the first step to diagnosing the problem can be done by you. Check your radiator. If the antifreeze is low, your heat will not warm up properly. Be sure that if you need to put antifreeze in that you fille your reservoir to the max line. If this doesn’t work, you will need to pay a visit to your mechanic for service.

Heating System Service

If the radiator is not the issue, the problem is likely with the temperature valve or the fan. The biggest culprit is a faulty heater core. If any of these are faulty, you’re not going to get good heat and thus will not be able to defrost your windshield either. Before the problem becomes a safety issue, contact a mechanic to get you warm and safe as you drive your vehicle.