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Voltaic Car Aircon Technician regassing a car AC

How to Regas a Car Aircon System

To regas a car aircon, a licensed technician recovers any remaining refrigerant, vacuum-tests the system to remove air and moisture (and to help detect leaks), ...
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Voltaic AC service team member flushing a condenser

How Do You Flush a Car AC System?

If you are asking how do you flush a car AC system, you are usually dealing with one of three problems. The air conditioning is not ...
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How Does The AC System Work In A Car?

How does the AC system work in a car? In simple terms, a car’s air conditioning system removes heat and moisture from the air inside the ...
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Voltaic AC technician checking how to make car AC cooler

How to Make the AC in Your Car Cooler

If you are searching for how to make the AC in your car cooler, the short answer is this: your air conditioning system needs the right ...
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What Refrigerant Does My Car Use?

Aircon waning and wondering, “what refrigerant does my car use?” You’re not alone. In Australia, the majority of vehicles on the road still run R134a, ...
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Auto electricians servicing a car AC

How Often Should You Service Your Car AC?

If you’re wondering how often should you service your car AC, the short answer is this. Most vehicles should have their air conditioning system checked ...
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Auto electrician checking the types of car AC refrigerant

The Different Types of Car AC Refrigerant

The refrigerant in your car’s air conditioning system is the gas that cools and circulates air through the cabin. Without it, even the best compressor ...
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Car air conditioning service team working together with an auto electrician apprentice

What Is an AC Service for a Car?

A car AC service is more than just a regas. It’s a full inspection, recovery and recharge of refrigerant, system pressure checks, leak detection, cleaning, ...
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Close up of a professional dash cam installation in Perth

How Much Does Professional Dash Cam Installation Cost?

Professional dash cam installation costs $199 and covers proper circuit identification, correct routing, appropriate fusing, and warranty protection. DIY installation risks battery replacement ($250), potential ...
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