{"id":537,"date":"2015-04-10T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-04-10T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/keepincool.wpengine.com\/2015\/04\/10\/winter-vehicle-air-conditioning-maintenance-tips\/"},"modified":"2025-08-15T08:30:18","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T22:30:18","slug":"winter-vehicle-air-conditioning-maintenance-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/keepincool.com.au\/keepincool\/winter-vehicle-air-conditioning-maintenance-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter Vehicle Air Conditioning Maintenance Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Winter Vehicle Air Conditioning Maintenance Tips<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As the temperatures in Brisbane get colder, many people tend to believe they are off the hook when it comes to their vehicle\u2019s air conditioner. They assume there is nothing that needs doing until spring or summer rolls around again. But thinking like this could lead to the decline in your air conditioning system!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Winter is a great time to get your vehicle\u2019s air conditioning the maintenance that it needs. Here are a few things to keep in mind:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Winter Vehicle Air Conditioning Maintenance Tips<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Upkeep matters<\/strong>. Doing routine <a href=\"https:\/\/keepincool.com.au\/keepincool\/car-aircon-re-gas-west-lake\/\">maintenance<\/a> on your vehicle\u2019s air conditioner will help to keep it in tip-top condition. It will also help you avoid more costly repair issues later on.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Go with a pro.<\/strong> When choosing someone to do maintenance and repairs on your vehicle\u2019s air conditioner always go with someone who has a lot of experience. Otherwise, you may not get the results you want and may end up spending even more money in the long run.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Continue to use it.<\/strong> Throughout the winter it\u2019s important to continue to use your vehicle\u2019s air conditioner. Many people don\u2019t realise this, but if it sits unused all winter, you will increase the chances of having problems with it when warmer weather rolls around. Put it on each week, even if it\u2019s just for a few minutes to help keep the fog cleared from the windows. Aim for using at least 10 minutes per week throughout the winter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>When you continue to get your air conditioner inspected routinely, you will keep it in good working condition. The last thing you want to do is let it sit untouched all winter so that when you go to use it in the summer, you find out that parts dried out and now need to be replaced. A little bit of air conditioner maintenance in the winter goes a long way toward keeping you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilekeepincool.com.au\/\">cool<\/a> next summer.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>At Keepin\u2019 Cool we service air conditioners all year long, including in the winter. Our mobile repair specialists will conveniently keep your unit working great now and all year long. We service the entire Brisbane area, providing a full range of air conditioner repair and maintenance services. Give us a call to inquire about your air conditioner needs!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Winter Vehicle Air Conditioning Maintenance Tips &nbsp; As the temperatures in Brisbane get colder, many people tend to believe they are off the hook when it comes to their vehicle\u2019s air conditioner. 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