How to Determine if a Car's Air Conditioning is Low on Refrigerant
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Methods to determine if a car's air conditioning is low on refrigerant: 1. After turning on the air conditioning normally for a period of time, if the air blowing on you feels cool and quickly reaches the set temperature, and the system cycles on and off intermittently, this indicates normal operation. Otherwise, refrigerant may be needed; 2. Use a thermometer to measure the temperature difference between the air inlet and outlet of the indoor unit. A difference of more than 8 degrees is normal, indicating better air conditioning performance (can reach around 15 degrees). If the difference is less than 8 degrees, refrigerant may need to be added; 3. After running for more than ten minutes, open the panel of the indoor unit. You should see the copper tubes of the evaporator covered with aluminum fins for heat exchange, evenly covered with condensation water (this is normal - more when air humidity is high, less otherwise). If only half is covered, it may indicate a refrigerant shortage.