Most people enjoy car air conditioning these days and we certainly know when it isn't working correctly.
Efficient car air conditioning is all about regular maintenance.
So why do they need servicing?
When an air conditioning system is operating, corrosive acids affect the components.
The receiver dryer is part of the system and designed to collect these acids and moisture. It's a bit like a filter that removes moisture from the atmosphere.
As the build-up of contaminants in the receiver dryer increases, its ability to do its job decreases—eventually, the corrosive acids in the air conditioning system damage other component parts.
Because this corrosion occurs on the internal surfaces of these parts, it is impossible to accurately determine which parts of the system will fail next.
How often do you think it should be serviced?
It is recommended that the system be serviced every two years, or uncontrolled corrosion can occur and damage the condenser, compressor, evaporator, and other parts of the system.
So why do they need servicing?
As the build-up of contaminants in the receiver dryer increases, its ability to do its job decreases—eventually, the corrosive acids in the air conditioning system damage other component parts.