Juan José, a mechanic, warns: "If you're one of those who stops the car while the air conditioning is on..."

During the summer months, air conditioning in your car is essential when driving, as it helps lower the temperature inside the vehicle and helps prevent future risks while driving.

However, it's necessary to take a series of precautions when using it to avoid damaging it, as Juan José, renowned mechanic at Talleres Ebenezer, explains in one of his TikTok videos. The expert recommends not turning off the car if the air conditioning is still on and says it's better to turn off the refrigerator first.

Why can it be harmful to stop your car with the air conditioning on?

Juan José specifies that "I don't understand when the car is stopping," that is, the mechanic adds that when he turns off the engine, the air conditioning is not in the "stop position," but in "operation."

Therefore, according to the expert, "The compressor will continue to have inertia and force, just as the auxiliary belt will have drag." Therefore, Juan José indicates that we should remove this load before stopping the vehicle. This will ultimately prevent damage to the air conditioning system and prevent future breakdowns.

What are common air conditioning breakdowns?

First, the system may have a fault related to the refrigerant gas , either because it's not circulating the required amount due to a leak in the tank or pipes. It's also common for the fuse responsible for supplying power to the air conditioner to fail.

Additionally, blockages can occur in the air filters , preventing adequate airflow into the vehicle's interior. Finally, a common failure is the air conditioning compressor ; if it stops working, the gas won't convert to liquid, and consequently, the air circulating through the ducts won't cool .

How to solve the errors mentioned above?

Most of the problems mentioned above are usually caused by poor vehicle maintenance , as well as improper cleaning of the air conditioning system.

Therefore, it's essential to visit a workshop before summer for a complete air conditioning inspection , checking the components that could cause these common failures, such as the exterior air intakes, refrigerant gas level, fuses, expansion valve, and ducts.