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Air conditioning/regassing nationwide

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  • #52
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,295 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Isn't it amazing threads like this get created or bumped only when we have a few days of warm weather. Air conditioning should be used regularly to keep the seals and system lubricated.


  • #53
    s15r330
    Closed Accounts Posts: 944 ✭✭✭s15r330


    Esel wrote: »
    Probably worth the drive to http://www.autoaircon.ie/

    Most (all?) Fasfits do it, afaik.

    Got my a4 done here last month, great service and at €45 you won't get better.


  • #54
    Mc Love
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,015 ✭✭✭✭Mc Love


    bazz26 wrote: »
    Isn't it amazing threads like this get created or bumped only when we have a few days of warm weather. Air conditioning should be used regularly to keep the seals and system lubricated.

    Ah sure you'd need to win the lotto to have it running all the time :pac:

    Have it running the whole time btw


  • #55
    jca
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,585 ✭✭✭jca


    bazz26 wrote: »
    Isn't it amazing threads like this get created or bumped only when we have a few days of warm weather. Air conditioning should be used regularly to keep the seals and system lubricated.

    Sure that's like leaving the immersion on!!!!


  • #56
    BohsCeltic
    Registered Users Posts: 1,584 ✭✭✭BohsCeltic


    I think mine is gone now aswell. I always use it too but now the air is not cold at all.
    Anyone recomend somewhere in Dublin 15 or Dublin 22 ?


  • #57
    ptyloch
    Registered Users Posts: 220 ✭✭ptyloch


    Can anyone reccommend an air con specialist in Limerick?

    One with proper equipement and decent prices ;-).

    Thanks!


  • #58
    chicorytip
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,169 ✭✭✭chicorytip


    Aidan Frahill - Eastlink Business Park.


  • #59
    jmlfc
    Registered Users Posts: 49 ✭jmlfc


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    Air Conditioning Repair - Sligo

    I need to find somebody to repair my air conditioning on a Opel Astra, can anyone help?

    It has stopped working, I got it re-gassed but it lasted only for one day now it is broke again. So I assume it is a leak.


  • #60
    Esel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,518 ✭✭✭✭Esel


    jmlfc wrote: »
    I need to find somebody to repair my air conditioning on a Opel Astra, can anyone help?

    It has stopped working, I got it re-gassed but it lasted only for one day now it is broke again. So I assume it is a leak.

    Where are you?

    Not your ornery onager



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  • #61
    jmlfc
    Registered Users Posts: 49 ✭jmlfc


    Sligo


  • #62
    chrislynch8
    Registered Users Posts: 121 ✭✭chrislynch8


    Hi folks,

    I need to get my air-con refilled, looking for recommendations of places to go in or around Cork City or Fermoy.

    Chris


  • #63
    Harcrid
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,309 ✭✭✭Harcrid


    I've used Fast Fit in Cork before (near Kinsale Road roundabout). Decent price at the time.


  • #64
    Foxhole Norman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,875 ✭✭✭Foxhole Norman


    Second Fast Fit, got mine done early last year and perfect since.


  • #65
    delboy76
    Registered Users Posts: 137 ✭✭delboy76


    Hi,
    Can anybody tell me of a place to regenerate the air conditioning in Kerry/Cork?

    Thanks.


  • #66
    kleefarr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,744 ✭✭✭kleefarr


    Anyone tried this?

    http://acprocold.com/ac-pro-instructions/


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  • #67
    pa990
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,883 ✭✭✭pa990


    kleefarr wrote: »
    Anyone tried this?

    http://acprocold.com/ac-pro-instructions/

    Been there, done that.

    Better value to get it done by a garage.


  • #68
    corks finest
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,714 ✭✭✭corks finest


    Foxhole Norman wrote: »
    Sh1tbag OToole wrote: »
    Is there any crowd in Cork that will do this?

    I got mine done in FastFit Togher in May last year, still perfect and freezing! €60 too :)
    Good to know,did it take long?thanks


  • #69
    corks finest
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,714 ✭✭✭corks finest


    ShanE90 wrote: »
    Refrigerant (R-134a) doesn't degrade over time, technically the system charge should last for the lifetime of the vehicle if the system is used daily to keep the compressor shaft seal lubricated with oil.

    If your getting a job done on the ac it's best practice to recover the remaining charge, pressure test the system with oxygen free nitrogen, check for leaks (most probable place is the condenser -from stones) with bubble up spray, then the system needs to be vacuumed, a good vacuum of below 200microns will eliminate any moisture in the system. R134a can then be weighed back into the system the average charge is around 600g.

    A temp of 5degC should be achievable from the supply air off the center vents, this would indicate a system in good working order.

    It's best then to use the ac all year round to prevent any refrigerant leakage around the compressor shaft seal.
    Good advice


  • #70
    dubdev
    Closed Accounts Posts: 167 ✭✭dubdev


    Hi there

    Looking for recommendations for recently used aircon regas shops in Dublin City?


    Thanks


  • #71
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Added to a fairly recent thread as I'm sure more people will start asking


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  • #72
    Atlantic Dawn
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    dubdev wrote: »
    Hi there

    Looking for recommendations for recently used aircon regas shops in Dublin City?


    Thanks

    Used this guy out in Park West, top notch job and worked out cheaper than buying a DIY kit in Halfords...
    http://www.autoaircon.ie/


  • #73
    honda boi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,742 ✭✭✭honda boi


    Any recommendations for westmeath/Meath area?


  • #74
    islanderre
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 714 ✭✭✭islanderre


    Atlantic Dawn wrote: »
    Used this guy out in Park West, top notch job and worked out cheaper than buying a DIY kit in Halfords...
    http://www.autoaircon.ie/

    I called to him in February to get the Air Con checked over.
    Sound fella in fairness and he had a very nice 7 series in at the time too.

    He did mention that the price will be going up allot in the summer due to the price of refrigerant going up too so might be worthwhile getting it done now if anyone is thinking of doing it.


  • #75
    delboy76
    Registered Users Posts: 137 ✭✭delboy76


    Any good suggestions for Cork or Tralee?


  • #76
    AidanH111
    Registered Users Posts: 17 ✭AidanH111


    Went to Halfords in Coolock with my 2009 Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6 hdi last week. They tried to regas but couldn't and told me the compressor needed to be replaced.

    Brought the car to John Kenealy and he tested the pressure no problem. He regassed and put dye into the system to help identify any future leaks. Very nice professional guy. Definitely the man to go to for car air con in Dublin.


  • #77
    billbond4
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,418 ✭✭✭billbond4


    honda boi wrote: »
    Any recommendations for westmeath/Meath area?
    Did you find anyone? FastFit are gone in Athlone


  • #78
    khaldrogo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,578 ✭✭✭khaldrogo


    billbond4 wrote:
    Did you find anyone? FastFit are gone in Athlone


    No theyre not. Firststop


  • #79
    billbond4
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,418 ✭✭✭billbond4


    FastFit are gone ( next to the Shack)
    First Stop (next to Ganlys) are still there.


  • #80
    honda boi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,742 ✭✭✭honda boi


    billbond4 wrote: »
    Did you find anyone? FastFit are gone in Athlone

    Nah never found anywhere.
    Athlone too far for me,I may as well drive to Dublin.
    Gonna try halfords diy kit.
    Have a trade card so may get a discount on it.


  • #81
    khaldrogo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,578 ✭✭✭khaldrogo


    honda boi wrote:
    Nah never found anywhere. Athlone too far for me,I may as well drive to Dublin. Gonna try halfords diy kit. Have a trade card so may get a discount on it.


    If your AC isn't working due to low gas those kits don't have enough in them to get it working. They are 60/70e and won't work. Best of luck


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  • #82
    Nforce
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,924 ✭✭✭Nforce


    I'm in Athlone too and have been looking for someone to do an ac re-gas. Lots of folks recommending http://www.autoaircon.ie/, but I haven't the time to get out to him at the moment. Wonder if a mobile AC specialist fancies coming to Athlone if we had a few cars needed doing to make it worth their while.


  • #83
    billbond4
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,418 ✭✭✭billbond4


    Yip, would be handy alright


  • #84
    wonski
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,685 ✭✭✭✭wonski


    khaldrogo wrote: »
    If your AC isn't working due to low gas those kits don't have enough in them to get it working. They are 60/70e and won't work. Best of luck

    Used Halford kit last year and have cold air since then. I guess this depends how low it is on gas. Wasn't that expensive either and you get 10 euro back when returning empty can.


  • #85
    delboy76
    Registered Users Posts: 137 ✭✭delboy76


    wonski wrote: »
    Used Halford kit last year and have cold air since then. I guess this depends how low it is on gas. Wasn't that expensive either and you get 10 euro back when returning empty can.


    I went to halford's last week and they topped up the system for €36. Came out and did it in the car park. Would not work if there is a leak as they only text pressure but worked better then I expected.


  • #86
    honda boi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,742 ✭✭✭honda boi


    delboy76 wrote: »
    I went to halford's last week and they topped up the system for €36. Came out and did it in the car park. Would not work if there is a leak as they only text pressure but worked better then I expected.

    I think the kit costs about 70€ .
    And they did it for €36?
    I'll be getting them to do it so!! :p


  • #87
    Orebro
    Registered Users Posts: 1,238 ✭✭✭Orebro


    Hi all - perfect time of year for it to happen but I suspect I have a leak in my air con as it's gone from bad to worse with this weather. Any recommendations for a repair & regas in Cork City?


  • #88
    Pkiernan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,310 ✭✭✭Pkiernan


    Hi all.

    A.C. blows cold air very intermittently.
    Most of the time it doesn't but sometimes will.

    Could this be a sign of dodgy relay and if so which one and where?
    Faulty high pressure switch?
    Low pressure? (Saying this as the 2 times it worked this year was when car was left in hot sun all day)


    Thanks


  • #89
    adocholiday
    Registered Users Posts: 1,926 ✭✭✭adocholiday


    Hi all,

    I took my car for a re-gas this evening and the chap doing it said he couldn't because the gauge on the can was telling him there was a pressure warning showing. Can anyone recommend a place in South County Dublin that might check this out for me?

    For reference the car is blowing moderately cold air and the fans are operating well but it's just not nearly cold enough. Hope this won't be too expensive of an issue to fix!


  • #90
    khaldrogo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,578 ✭✭✭khaldrogo


    Any firststop


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  • #91
    Atlantic Dawn
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    I'd be more thinking low pressure, when was it last regassed? Can you hear the A/C engage when you turn it on?


  • #92
    kevin65
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 537 ✭✭✭kevin65


    Yesterday, one of the hottest days of the year in Galway, my air con decided not to work. I have to wait until 10th July before Kenny Galway can look at it. Is there anyone in Galway that specialises in car air con that someone could recommend? Its a 151 sportage so still under warranty but if it just needed a re-gas then I'd consider getting it looked at somewhere apart from the main dealer.


  • #93
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    It could be tricky if the car is still under warranty to have another mech fix things.

    Halfords has a free check (I don[t think you need to commit to buy anything)
    http://www.halfords.ie/advice/motoring/service/halfords-car-air-conditioning-services


  • #94
    Carpentry
    Registered Users Posts: 1,601 ✭✭✭Carpentry


    Pkiernan wrote: »
    Hi all.

    A.C. blows cold air very intermittently.
    Most of the time it doesn't but sometimes will.

    Could this be a sign of dodgy relay and if so which one and where?
    Faulty high pressure switch?
    Low pressure? (Saying this as the 2 times it worked this year was when car was left in hot sun all day)


    Thanks
    The 2nd, very common in Mark5. I bought one in Micksgarage and went to local mechanic to replace it, easy job, but better to lift the car and get it done from underneath - easier access. 200 plus VAT in frank keane$


  • #95
    gmannix1000
    Registered Users Posts: 95 ✭✭gmannix1000


    Hi All,

    Wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction.

    My AC started blowing warm air out at the start of the summer, was working fine all last summer, so brought it to a mechanic and it was low on gas. Got it regassed and it worked perfect for three weeks and now again the cool air isn't cool anymore. Car is an 2013 Audi A6.

    Has anyone any idea what could be the problem or point me in the right direction for a solution?


  • #96
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,295 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    You probably have a leak in the system. You would need to bring it to an air con specialist to have the system tested. (I think Halfords might be able to test it for you but they won't be able to fix it so probably worth getting it tested and fixed at the same place).

    There is already a air con service/regas recommendation thread on this forum:

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057599922


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  • #97
    muddle84
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,734 ✭✭✭muddle84


    kevin65 wrote: »
    Yesterday, one of the hottest days of the year in Galway, my air con decided not to work. I have to wait until 10th July before Kenny Galway can look at it. Is there anyone in Galway that specialises in car air con that someone could recommend? Its a 151 sportage so still under warranty but if it just needed a re-gas then I'd consider getting it looked at somewhere apart from the main dealer.

    Also looking for somewhere in Galway to look at my aircon on my 08 avensis. Was thinking of going to the main dealer but has anyone any experience with getting a main dealer to fix aircon?


  • #98
    Atlantic Dawn
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    muddle84 wrote: »
    Also looking for somewhere in Galway to look at my aircon on my 08 avensis. Was thinking of going to the main dealer but has anyone any experience with getting a main dealer to fix aircon?

    Any symptoms leading it up to it not working? Can you hear the AC engage when you turn it on?


  • #99
    muddle84
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,734 ✭✭✭muddle84


    Atlantic Dawn wrote: »
    Any symptoms leading it up to it not working? Can you hear the AC engage when you turn it on?

    Yeah it gradually got less effective over a few months and now it doesn't get colder whatsoever when i turn it on. It seems to be still quite good at de-misting the windscreen but no hope of cold air. When i turn it on i hear it kicking in and the engine labour a bit and visa versa when i turn it off. I tried to re-gas it with a halfords thingy and the pressure is fine though.


  • #100
    wonski
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,685 ✭✭✭✭wonski


    If you tried the Halford thing, then probably something else. Leak or compressor fault. I would have it looked at by mechanic or aircon specialist.


  • #101
    muddle84
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,734 ✭✭✭muddle84


    wonski wrote: »
    If you tried the Halford thing, then probably something else. Leak or compressor fault. I would have it looked at by mechanic or aircon specialist.
    Exactly why I am asking for recomendation's on where to bring it in Galway.


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