Maintaining Comfort: A Comprehensive Guide to Bentley Car Air Conditioning Service

The air conditioning system of your Bentley car is an assembly of many auto parts like an evaporator, condenser, compressor, and refrigerant, which work together promptly to make your journey more comfortable and refresh you with an extra chilled car cabin.

Bentley air conditioning system’s complex working procedure in short:

• The compressor pressurizes the refrigerant fluid, boils it, and pumps it through the system.
• The radiator fan cools the boiled fluid normally and the expansion valve cools the fluid like an ice.
• The condenser exhales the excess heat out of the car body whereas the evaporator cools the air inside the car cabin by passing the air over the icy cold refrigerant fluid.
• The dehumidifier drys the system from the moisture drops that may rust the system in the future.

When does your Bentley air conditioning system need to be fixed?

• Abnormal sounds: Hearing rattling or grinding sounds after turning on the air conditioner in your car may indicate a malfunctioning compressor or clutch.
• Low cooling effect: Weakening of the air conditioning system produces less cool airflow, which is an effect of a failing compressor, clogged condenser, or low refrigerant fluid.
• Unusual odor: Having a fusty odor while using the air conditioner is a sign of mold or bacteria growing in the system due to a clogged drain or worn-out evaporator.

How do you service your Bentley air conditioning system?

Due to tiny leaks or natural seepage, the refrigerant fluid level decreases which causes the lessening of the cooling effect inside your Bentley’s cabin. So, you must inspect the refrigerant fluid level regularly. If you notice degradation in the level of the refrigerant fluid, immediately refill it up to the correct level. You must follow the process every two to three years according to the cooling sensation in your car cabin.

The air filter's work is to keep the airflow clean by filtering the air, restricting dust particles, pollen, and bugs from entering your car cabin, and protecting you from impurities in the air. Due to its efficient work, it often gets blocked. You must clean the air filter regularly to sit in pure air inside the car cabin. However, it is recommended to replace the air filter every 12,000 to 15,000 miles or once a year for better results.

The compressor may go bad if the refrigerant fluid is low and the condenser may get blocked due to dirt and dust particles. A poor working condenser would produce excess heat, not letting the air conditioner spread the cooling effect properly in the car cabin. Check the compressor, refrigerant fluid, and condenser periodically to avoid heavy expenditure in the future.

The Bentley air conditioning system has some extra features like setting different temperatures for the driver and the passenger sitting beside the driver. Next, you can enjoy a cooling effect in summer and a heating effect in winter for your back by changing the temperature of your seats. Then the air conditioner also prevents the environment inside the car cabin by filtering the impurities, restricting the growth of mold and mildew, and keeping the surroundings refreshing with a good smell.

So, try to operate the air conditioner even in cold weather, as an inactive air conditioner may go bad internally and develop the growth of rust, mold, and bacteria due to moisture.

You may inspect all the auto parts of the air conditioner at home, but repairing the air conditioner needs a skilled technician's effort and knowledge. So, if any auto part of the air conditioner is damaged or not working properly, without any further delay visit the nearest workshop and seek the help of a skilled technician to repair or replace the component to avoid costly repairs in the future.

Inference

Here, we have discussed the dos and don’ts for your Bentley air conditioner. Its work is not just maintaining a cool environment inside the car cabin, it also provides you a pure air to breathe, filtering the cold air from dust and debris. This is why you can move safely in your car. So, always keep your air conditioning system clean and working to enjoy a cheerful, chilled, and healthy ride.

Mark Douglas Motorworks is a family owned and operated auto repair shop, giving service to all European and exotic cars like Aston Martin, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Mercedes, Maserati, Ferrari, Jaguar, Land rover, Porsche and Rolls Royce.