Not So Cool (Air Conditioning Systems)
July 30, 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
Full of Hot Air (Air Conditioning)
June 25, 2023
In warm weather, you want to be in a cool vehicle. When we're talking cool, we don't mean stylish or trendy, but cool as in not sweltering inside. And if your vehicle's air conditioner stops working correctly, it seems to always break at the worst timeduring a heat wave. Automotive air conditio... More
A Hot Mess (AC System-Compresser)
April 16, 2023
Air conditioning used to be a real luxury in a vehicle, but now it's standard in most. Your vehicle's air conditioning system is built to last a pretty long time, but like anything mechanical, sometimes it fails. It helps to know a little about how the A/C works. There's a compressor that press... More
I'm Cool With That (AC Exchange)
November 13, 2022
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
Air Conditioning Service in St. Johns
October 20, 2022
Hey St. Johns ! Let's talk about one of our Florida summertime must-haves: your car A/C. It's real easy for St. Johns 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 tim... More
Keep Your Cool in St. Johns : Air Conditioning Service
October 8, 2022
Most St. Johns drivers don't even think about their air conditioner. Now here's a tip for St. Johns vehicle owners: Run your air conditioner every so often during Florida winters. This circulates the lubricant to help keep the seals from drying out. The air conditioner actually removes some o... More
Air Conditioning Maintenance at Tuffy St. Johns in St. Johns
January 19, 2020
Warm weather or cold, St. Johns drivers still need to think about their vehicle's air conditioning. Most St. Johns people don't service their air conditioning until after it fails. At Tuffy St. Johns, we can advise you on your vehicle manufacturers preventive maintenance schedules for air cond... More
To Fix or Not To Fix: That Is the Question.
April 7, 2019
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
Cool Breeze: Air Conditioning Service at Tuffy St. Johns in St. Johns
November 27, 2017
Most Florida auto owners know that their vehicles need regular preventive maintenance like changing the oil and filters, rotating the tires and refilling the washer fluid. But did you know that your air conditioning system needs routine maintenance as well? Taking care of your air conditioning s... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy St. Johns: Air Conditioning Inspection
November 8, 2017
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 St. Johns require leaks to be repaired before refrigerant can be added. Also som... More