Losing Your Cool (Why is My Air Conditioning System Not Working?)

October 20, 2024

When you turn on the air conditioning in your vehicle, you expect cool air to come out of the vents. You depend on it, especially in hot weather, but it can also be important in humid weather when you need it to help defrost your windows and windshield. The air conditioning system has a lot of p... More

I'm Cool With That (AC Exchange)

August 25, 2024

On a hot day, you want your vehicle's air conditioning to work. When the air blowing out of your vents isn't cold, it's easy to think, "I'll just take it by the shop and have them top off my refrigerant." But while some people think air conditioning is that simple, it's actually not. If your ref... More

Not So Cool (Air Conditioning Systems)

May 14, 2023

There's nothing quite like getting in your vehicle on a hot day, switching on the air conditioning and having warm air blow out of the vents. You may have had no problem for months and then, one day, you are driving around in a sauna. You're hot stuff, but not in a good way! So what goes wrong w... More

Your Vehicle's Hissy Fit (AC System)

January 15, 2023

When you hear hissing sounds coming from your vehicle, you might start thinking the worst. One type of hissing coming from around your air conditioner may be a normal sound, or it could be a sign of serious trouble. First - the normal sound. When you turn off your vehicle, the refrigerant goes... More

Air Conditioning Service in Orland Park

August 25, 2022

Hey Orland Park! Let's talk about one of our Illinois summertime must-haves: your car A/C. It's real easy for Orland Park drivers to take their car's air conditioner for granted. Just push the right buttons and out comes cool, dry, clean air. But your air conditioning system needs attention from ... More

Orland Park Air Conditioning Service

July 17, 2022

Working up a sweat is a great thing to do in a gym around Orland Park, but not in your vehicle. When Orland Park residents' vehicle AC Systems have a problem, they'll often feel it right away. The question is, how long do you put up with it? You know, the old comfort versus cost dilemma. But a mo... More

Busted! Air Conditioning (Air Conditioning Maintenance)

May 1, 2022

Your vehicle's air conditioning is something you count on when the weather heats up. But there's bound to be a day when you turn it on and one of these things happens: Only warm air blows out Cold air starts blowing out but then it turns warm on its own It's not blowing air at all It blows smel... More

To Fix or Not To Fix: That Is the Question.

March 13, 2022

No matter what vehicle you drive, when certain things break, you have to make a decision. Should I get it fixed now, later or never? Air conditioning is one of those things. You can certainly live without air conditioning, but it sure is nice to have on a sweltering day. Let's say your air con... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park: Making Your A/C System Last Longer

February 6, 2022

Orland Park drivers know that if their air conditioning system isnt making cool air like it used to, there is a problem. It may be as simple as adding more of the right kind of refrigerant.Your A/C requires special compressor oil, which circulates through the system along with the refrigerant, to... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park: Air Conditioning Inspection

January 13, 2019

Most auto manufacturers recommend an interval for an air conditioning system inspection. The inspection uncovers leaks, worn hoses and assesses the condition of the other components.Environmental laws in some around Orland Park require leaks to be repaired before refrigerant can be added. Also so... More