A Hot Mess (AC System-Compresser)
October 1, 2023
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
Your Vehicle's Hissy Fit (AC System)
September 17, 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
I'm Cool With That (AC Exchange)
February 5, 2023
On a hot day, you want your vehicle's air conditioning to work. When the air blowing out of your vents isn't cold, it's easy to think, "I'll just take it by the shop and have them top off my refrigerant." But while some people think air conditioning is that simple, it's actually not. If your ref... More
Air Conditioning Service in Homer Glen
August 27, 2022
Hey Homer Glen! Let's talk about one of our Illinois summertime must-haves: your car A/C. It's real easy for Homer Glen 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 ti... More
Homer Glen Air Conditioning Service
July 28, 2022
Working up a sweat is a great thing to do in a gym around Homer Glen, but not in your vehicle. When Homer Glen 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... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen: Making Your A/C System Last Longer
May 19, 2019
Homer Glen 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
A Cold Day in Homer Glen ? Air Conditioning Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen
February 24, 2019
Most Homer Glen drivers worry about a breakdown or a tire blowout on a busy Illinois highway, but don't worry too much about failure of their air conditioning system. A breakdown on the side of the road can be a miserable and dangerous affair during Homer Glen rush hour, but so can a long ride i... More
Air Conditioning Maintenance at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen in Homer Glen
July 30, 2018
Warm weather or cold, Homer Glen drivers still need to think about their vehicle's air conditioning. Most Homer Glen people don't service their air conditioning until after it fails. At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen, we can advise you on your vehicle manufacturers preventive maintenance s... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen: Air Conditioning Inspection
December 18, 2017
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 Homer Glen require leaks to be repaired before refrigerant can be added. Also som... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen: Air Conditioning ? Common Problem
February 6, 2017
Your auto air conditioning system cools and conditions the air in your passenger compartment when you are driving around Homer Glen. It also removes moisture from the air to keep your windows from fogging up.A common A/C problem for Homer Glen drivers that visit Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Gl... More