Busted! Air Conditioning (Air Conditioning Maintenance)
March 23, 2025
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
Losing Your Cool (Why is My Air Conditioning System Not Working?)
January 12, 2025
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
Your Vehicle's Hissy Fit (AC System)
October 13, 2024
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
A Hot Mess (AC System-Compresser)
November 27, 2022
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
Air Conditioning Maintenance at Blair's Ferry Automotive in Marion
July 25, 2021
Warm weather or cold, Marion drivers still need to think about their vehicle's air conditioning. Most Marion people don't service their air conditioning until after it fails. At Blair's Ferry Automotive, we can advise you on your vehicle manufacturers preventive maintenance schedules for air con... More
Automotive Tips from Blair's Ferry Automotive: Air Conditioning Inspection
July 18, 2021
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 Marion require leaks to be repaired before refrigerant can be added. Also some pa... More
To Fix or Not To Fix: That Is the Question.
July 5, 2020
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 Blair's Ferry Automotive in Marion
February 16, 2020
Most Iowa 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 syst... More
Marion Air Conditioning Service
November 26, 2018
Working up a sweat is a great thing to do in a gym around Marion, but not in your vehicle. When Marion 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 more comfort... More