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When you’ve got car A/C problems, don’t sweat it. At Firestone Complete Auto Care, our technicians are qualified to diagnose issues and repair your 1987 Buick Skyhawk A/C system. Beat the heat and come in today for a refreshingly easy A/C performance check.

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Buick Skyhawk A/C Repair

There’s nothing worse than cranking your car air conditioner on a hot day — and discovering it’s broken. Your steering wheel feels like lava. Your skin sticks to the driver’s seat. You take a deep breath and ask yourself, “Who can fix my Buick Skyhawk A/C?” Firestone Complete Auto Care can! We know Buick vehicles, and our qualified technicians can diagnose and service the A/C system in your 1987 Buick. Come to your local Firestone Complete Auto Care in your Buick Skyhawk

During this initial A/C performance check, we’ll look at the state of your 1987 Buick Skyhawk’s A/C system to see if repair work is required. This check will include an examination of system pressure, a visual inspection, and a leak test. If any signs point to a possible leak, we’ll send a special U/V dye through the system, or use something called a “sniffer.” A “sniffer” isn’t a technician with a good nose! It’s a machine that’s used on different parts of your Buick Skyhawk A/C system to identify points where refrigerant fumes could be escaping the system. If your system has a leak, we can get it fixed.

A/C Recharge for Buick Skyhawk

While your 1987 Buick Skyhawk’s air conditioner is being serviced, we’ll also do an A/C evacuation and recharge. During this process, a technician will remove the old refrigerant from the A/C system. Next, they will evacuate the system according to Buick's recommendations. To finish, we’ll add new refrigerant to recharge the A/C system, and once the technician tests the cool blast for themselves, you're ready to get back on the road. We want you to be comfortable in your car, so we train our technicians to perform 1987 Buick Skyhawk A/C recharges.

Other Buick Skyhawk A/C Problems

You may think warm air is the only potential Buick Skyhawk A/C problem you’ll have, but you may notice other issues, too. Another common A/C problem is weak airflow, which could mean you have a compromised seal, mildew or mold buildup, a loose or damaged hose, or a ventilation fan that needs to be replaced. An A/C system that starts off blowing cold air but then turns warm may suggest a leak, a blown fuse, or a damaged compressor clutch. What about those (somewhat unpleasant!) smells coming through the A/C vents in your 1987 Buick Skyhawk? That could be the result of a dirty cabin air filter (an easy fix!) or a moldy evaporator case. Our trained technicians will do what they can to solve your A/C problems. So, chill out. We're here to help you get the blast back in your Skyhawk’s A/C!

1987 Buick Skyhawk A/C System FAQs

  • How can I make my Skyhawk air conditioner colder? Here are a few quick ideas. Shut the passenger air vents and point the other vents directly toward you. Park your car in the shade and use a window sun blocker. Then visit Firestone Complete Auto Care for an A/C performance check and recharge.
  • Why do I get hot air from my Skyhawk A/C? Maybe your A/C starts cool but then gets warm. Or maybe it never gets cold in the first place. Either way, your A/C troubles could be traced back to a clogged expansion valve, faulty compressor clutch, blown fuse, or leak.
  • How does my A/C system get a leak? To put it simply, age and moisture are some of the main causes of leaks in your A/C. Over time, rubber gaskets and seals can wear out, which pushes much-needed refrigerant out of your Skyhawk’s A/C system — and lets outside moisture get in, which can take a toll on internal A/C components.
  •  Does the A/C in my Skyhawk use gas? Your Skyhawk’s A/C uses some power from the engine to run. So, while your air conditioning system may not directly use gasoline as a fuel source, using the A/C can indirectly affect your vehicle’s fuel efficiency.
  • My Skyhawk’s A/C smells like vinegar! What can cause that? It’s easy for moisture to accumulate in your car’s air conditioning system, which can cause microorganisms like bacteria to grow. In turn, this bacteria growth can cause the A/C in your Skyhawk to produce a vinegary odor.
  • Why does my vehicle have to be moving for my Skyhawk’s A/C to work? A problem with one or more of your air conditioning or electrical system components could cause the A/C to only work when your Skyhawk is moving. You may be low on refrigerant, or the cooling fan could be faulty.
  • Who offers Skyhawk A/C repair near me? Firestone Complete Auto Care is ready to inspect and repair your Skyhawk’s air conditioning system. Make an appointment at one of our nearby A/C repair shops today.