Not So Cool (Air Conditioning Systems)
May 14, 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
Your Vehicle's Hissy Fit (AC System)
January 15, 2023
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
Air Conditioning Service in Orland Park
August 25, 2022
Hey Orland Park! Let's talk about one of our Illinois summertime must-haves: your car A/C. It's real easy for Orland Park 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 ... More
Orland Park Air Conditioning Service
July 17, 2022
Working up a sweat is a great thing to do in a gym around Orland Park, but not in your vehicle. When Orland Park 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 mo... More
Busted! Air Conditioning (Air Conditioning Maintenance)
May 1, 2022
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
To Fix or Not To Fix: That Is the Question.
March 13, 2022
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
Automotive Tips from Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park: Making Your A/C System Last Longer
February 6, 2022
Orland Park drivers know that if their air conditioning system isnt making cool air like it used to, there is a problem. It may be as simple as adding more of the right kind of refrigerant.Your A/C requires special compressor oil, which circulates through the system along with the refrigerant, to... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park: Air Conditioning Inspection
January 13, 2019
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 Orland Park require leaks to be repaired before refrigerant can be added. Also so... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park: Air Conditioning ? Common Problem
February 13, 2018
Your auto air conditioning system cools and conditions the air in your passenger compartment when you are driving around Orland Park. It also removes moisture from the air to keep your windows from fogging up.A common A/C problem for Orland Park drivers that visit Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center... More
Keep Your Cool in Orland Park: Air Conditioning Service
May 21, 2017
Most Orland Park drivers don't even think about their air conditioner. Now here's a tip for Orland Park vehicle owners: Run your air conditioner every so often during Illinois winters. This circulates the lubricant to help keep the seals from drying out. The air conditioner actually removes som... More