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car ac not cooling

If your car’s A/C is blowing warm like a hairdryer set to “Brisbane summer,” something’s off in the chilly department.

Common culprits include:

  • Low refrigerant from a leak (o-rings, hoses, condenser)
  • Blocked cabin/pollen filter
  • Dead condenser fan or debris clogging the condenser
  • Failing compressor or clutch
  • Blend-door actuator stuck, or an A/C fuse/relay fault

Quick DIY checks: watch for the compressor clutch engaging, confirm the condenser fan spins, and make sure fuses and the cabin filter are fine.

If pressures are low or you suspect a leak, see an auto A/C specialist; a regas is typically $150–$300, while a compressor or condenser can nudge $800–$2,000+ in Australia—never vent refrigerant.

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