PausitoRoutine BuilderHow often should car air conditioning be checked?
Have your car’s air conditioning checked every year, for example during the service. Major servicing is usually needed no more than every 5 years.
The ANWB recommends having the air conditioning checked every year and switching it on regularly all year round so the seals stay supple. According to the ANWB, servicing by a specialist is usually needed no more than once every five years. If cooling drops or it smells musty, have it checked sooner.
- Switch the air con on briefly, regularly, even in winter
- Have it checked every year during the service
- Replace the cabin filter at the same time
- Leave refilling or repairs to a certified garage
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Why does it matter?
The ANWB recommends having the air conditioning checked every year and switching it on regularly all year round so the seals stay supple. According to the ANWB, servicing by a specialist is usually needed no more than once every five years. If cooling drops or it smells musty, have it checked sooner.
How do you go about it?
Switch the air con on briefly, regularly, even in winter. Have it checked every year during the service. Replace the cabin filter at the same time. Leave refilling or repairs to a certified garage.
What source is this answer based on?
This answer is based on: ANWB.
15 to 60 minutes.
- garage appointment
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