Your truck or car's AC system is almost completely airtight, but your freon refrigerant is always slowly leaking out. Eventually, a car will lose enough freon so that its air conditioning system will no longer cool effectively. At Crabapple Automotive at 12265 Crabapple Rd we are ready to recharge your AC to help you keep your car or truck's cabin temperature cool.
"Help My AC Only Blows Warm Air!"New advancements in R134a freon systems means that freon in newer cars doesn't leak out as much as old R12 freon systems. The average new model economy car only leaks about 0.41 ounces of refrigerant per year. Come to Crabapple Automotive in Alpharetta when it's time to recharge your AC freon.
Crabapple Automotive's Fast 3 Step Process:- Vacuum out all the old refrigerant before refilling it.
- Add new R134a refrigerant.
- Pressurize your car's AC system and test for mico-leaks.
Unfortunately R12 freon is no longer available. If your car or truck was made before 1994 you must convert your entire AC system to the new R134a standard. This involves replacing dozens of seals and several AC auto parts. R134a is a more highly pressurized and much more efficient refrigerant pound for pound than R12. Most classic car AC compressors and condensers cannot withstand the intense pressure required and choose to add about 25% less freon to accommodate older systems. This means your AC may not cool as well as it used to. Converting your R12 system to R134a is a big job so stop by Crabapple Automotive today and talk with our mechanics about getting the job done right. Visit us today at 12265 Crabapple Rd.
"Is Used Freon Ok?"Many auto repair shops resell used AC refrigerant. The old freon is cleaned using a specialized recovery machine that removes contaminants. Used freon provided by Crabapple Automotive works just as well as new freon after it's cleaned. Accepting used freon is a great way to help minimize the impact freon has on the environment.
Freon gas becomes a liquid when pressurized inside your car's A/C system but returns to its gaseous state as it leaks out. Many drivers in Alpharetta are completely unaware that they are losing freon until the day when they turn on the car's AC and find only warm air blows out. Call 770-696-1486 and ask any of our auto repair specialists about recharging your car's AC. Stop by our store at 12265 Crabapple Rd and we will show you the best AC recharging options for your car.
what our customers say
We have a 2016 Chevy Tahoe which has 128,000 miles. We drive up north every summer to Cape Cod so the truck gets lots of wear & tear. We could not be happier with the tune up we recently had done. I feel Katie & Grey are very honest, reliable and trustworthy and the bill was not cheap but the work needed to done. Thank you for the great service- the truck is running great, just like it did when we bought it. Keep up the great work!!
I used to live in this area and when I returned to buy a car I was happy to see this shop was still around. They did a pre-sale inspection for me, and were able to work me into their busy day. The cost was $139, and would include up to 3 cars to be inspected. To compare, the Toyota dealer was $160 per car and it's only a visual inspection. This was a great relief to know I could look at multiple cars without paying for each one. They did a thorough inspection and talked me through the whole thing. I was super impressed with their knowledge and dedication to doing a good job. I would trust them with other needs for my vehicle.
