A Hot Mess (AC System-Compresser)
October 20, 2024
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
Cool Breeze: Air Conditioning Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Whitehall in Whitehall
September 8, 2024
Most Ohio auto owners know that their vehicles need regular preventive maintenance like changing the oil and filters, rotating the tires and refilling the washer fluid. But did you know that your air conditioning system needs routine maintenance as well? Taking care of your air conditioning syst... More
Your Vehicle's Hissy Fit (AC System)
July 28, 2024
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)
April 21, 2024
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 Maintenance at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Whitehall in Whitehall
April 30, 2023
Warm weather or cold, Whitehall drivers still need to think about their vehicle's air conditioning. Most Whitehall people don't service their air conditioning until after it fails. At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Whitehall, we can advise you on your vehicle manufacturers preventive maintenance sche... More
Keep Your Cool in Whitehall: Air Conditioning Services
July 24, 2022
Most Whitehall drivers don't even think about their air conditioner. Now here's a tip for Whitehall vehicle owners: Run your air conditioner every so often during Ohio winters. This circulates the lubricant to help keep the seals from drying out. The air conditioner actually removes some of th... More
Air Conditioning Service in Whitehall
August 8, 2021
Hey Whitehall! Let's talk about one of our Ohio summertime must-haves: your car A/C. It's real easy for Whitehall 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 time to ... More
A Cold Day in Whitehall ? Air Conditioning Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Whitehall
March 21, 2021
Most Whitehall drivers worry about a breakdown or a tire blowout on a busy Ohio 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 Whitehall rush hour, but so can a long ride in a ho... More
To Fix or Not To Fix: That Is the Question.
October 25, 2020
No matter what vehicle you drive, when certain things break, you have to make a decision. Should I get it fixed now, later or never? Air conditioning is one of those things. You can certainly live without air conditioning, but it sure is nice to have on a sweltering day. Let's say your air con... More
Busted! Air Conditioning (Air Conditioning Maintenance)
August 23, 2020
Your vehicle's air conditioning is something you count on when the weather heats up. But there's bound to be a day when you turn it on and one of these things happens: Only warm air blows out Cold air starts blowing out but then it turns warm on its own It's not blowing air at all It blows smel... More