Dash A/C ---**** UPDATE ****
I'm aware most dash A/C units aren't worth much, but mine has worked well over the past few years. Last week we used it for the first time this year and it's not cooling very well, if at all. Can a re...
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Executive wrote:For your future reference, it is best to run the AC every month or so in the winter so that compressor seals do not dry out or not get enough lubrication. The lubricating oil in an AC system travels around in the system along with the Freon. this means that you need to run it for a little while periodically even in the winter so avoid leak issues such as you are experiencing. Running the dash defroster will usually also run the AC compressor. But to be sure, just run the AC in the winter for a little bit every once in awhile.
If anyone is still following this thread, my compressor is leaking. Cost to replace, evacuate and refill, $688.88 out the door...thanks to everyone who offered suggestions.....Dennis
