GAZZUZZ:
it takes 30mins to bring down the evaporator, and about 45 mins to reinstall it.

It is DIY if you are good with tools.

GAZZUZZ:
it takes 30mins to bring down the evaporator, and about 45 mins to reinstall it.

It is DIY if you are good with tools.

GAZZUZZ:
it takes 30mins to bring down the evaporator, and about 45 mins to reinstall it.

It is DIY if you are good with tools.

adanny01:
The season is here where automobile A/C which used to be an accessory transforms to a necessity. I got thinking of my AC problems and an idea crossed my mind.

Common problems associated with improper cooling is low Freon charge (AC gas) and dirty cabin air filter. Every average AC technician will point to these issues as first point of call. The next point of concern is usually dirt or bad fins on AC condenser and bad cooling fan. Average technicians will ask you to pressure wash the condenser for proper air flow.

It just hit me that there could be more to the list without suggesting expensive part replacement. This particular thought is one i have not heard from most Nigerian AC technicians.

The AC evaporator coil is one important AC component that suffers serious neglect from our AC technicians. Nigerian atmosphere is so polluted that cabin air filters cannot be said to be 100% effective which lets some dust settle on the evaporator coil. Also because of condensation, dust can stick and dry on the evaporator coil causing blockage. Mold growth is another factor which causes foul AC smell. It is worst when some Nigerian AC technicians decide to delete the presence of cabin air filter just like my car. This will send dust directly to the evaporator coil blocking its fins with time.

I bought my car Nigerian used and have been aware that the cabin filter had been removed. I was lazy in buying it and have always left my car on recycle to block off the system from dusty air, its obvious that is far for ideal. I recharged Freon on my car once but i have feeling like my 03 Accord AC could have been better for reasons i dont know. It actually chills very well but after some minutes have gone by unlike my friend's 08 accord which sends chill air from vents seconds after turning on the AC.

My research today has shown that mold formation and dust will actually drop the AC performance and cause foul smell. There are foam aerosol cans specifically for evaporator cleaning. Of course it will be a difficult thing to get in Nigeria. Since the evaporator usually has a condensation pipe, even spraying water on the evaporator will be of help if accessible. However the evaporator fins are very light and delicate so care should be taken on using pressurized water.

I have seen YouTube videos and still studying the possibility of doing this as a DIY project. This is one thing i have in mind that could optimize my AC performance this hot season.

After a review on my car's service manual, having access to the Evaporator involves removal of the blower motor unit and expansion valve cover from under the glove box compartment.

mayor2013:


What car is this?

blunt2dcore:
Kindly help with your honest advice please. My toyota rav4 2004 model AC doesn't chill fine on a hot day, but @ night (cool weather) it chills wt dew on the bottom part of the front windscreen.is the dew normal? How can the AC performance improve? Experts in the house help!!!

obitryce:
Hello please i had my AC Evaporator changed recently due to frequent loss of gas and the technician pressure tested my compressor and pipes before concluding it was my evaporator which had some drops of oil on the body. Ever since the evaporator was replaced, gas refilled my car doesn't chill as before and requires me increasing the fan to 4 to get a good feel. Also dew forms at the bottom of my windscreen despite the face vent and air re-circulation on. Car is a 2005 Lexus RX330.

Emekayoung:
My ac compressor runs continuously. The Ac specialist says there is no thermostat to regulate the operation. I hope it doesn't spoilt my compressor if i keep running it like that without thermostat? Any views from anybody?

mayor2013:


Your Ac specialist is a quack. A damage would be done. You would kip buying serpentine belt as a result of this and also there would be more stress on compressor. By the way what car is this?

stanlotion:
Pls help, I just recharged my camry '99 about a week ago. Right now it is blowing hot again.

mayor2013:


Your Ac specialist is a quack. A damage would be done. You would kip buying serpentine belt as a result of this and also there would be more stress on compressor. By the way what car is this?

mayor

obitryce:
Hello please i had my AC Evaporator changed recently due to frequent loss of gas and the technician pressure tested my compressor and pipes before concluding it was my evaporator which had some drops of oil on the body. Ever since the evaporator was replaced, gas refilled my car doesn't chill as before and requires me increasing the fan to 4 to get a good feel. Also dew forms at the bottom of my windscreen despite the face vent and air re-circulation on. Car is a 2005 Lexus RX330.

mayor2013:


You have a leakage on the system. Trace leakage