Not So Cool (Air Conditioning Systems)
July 14, 2024
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
I'm Cool With That (AC Exchange)
December 31, 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
A Hot Mess (AC System-Compresser)
September 24, 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)
June 11, 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
Full of Hot Air (Air Conditioning)
December 18, 2022
In warm weather, you want to be in a cool vehicle. When we're talking cool, we don't mean stylish or trendy, but cool as in not sweltering inside. And if your vehicle's air conditioner stops working correctly, it seems to always break at the worst timeduring a heat wave. Automotive air conditio... More
Air Conditioning Service in Bloomington
September 27, 2022
Hey Bloomington! Let's talk about one of our Illinois summertime must-haves: your car A/C. It's real easy for Bloomington 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
A Cold Day in Bloomington ? Air Conditioning Service at Tuffy Bloomington
July 30, 2022
Most Bloomington 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 Bloomington rush hour, but so can a long ride... More
Bloomington Air Conditioning Service
July 1, 2022
Working up a sweat is a great thing to do in a gym around Bloomington, but not in your vehicle. When Bloomington 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
Keep Your Cool in Bloomington: Air Conditioning Services
June 28, 2022
Most Bloomington drivers don't even think about their air conditioner. Now here's a tip for Bloomington 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 so... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Bloomington: Air Conditioning ? Common Problem
June 13, 2021
Your auto air conditioning system cools and conditions the air in your passenger compartment when you are driving around Bloomington. It also removes moisture from the air to keep your windows from fogging up.A common A/C problem for Bloomington drivers that visit Tuffy Bloomington is contaminate... More