Nearest A/C Repair for Your 2013 Chevrolet Sonic

Schedule Your Chevrolet Sonic A/C Service

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 2013 Chevrolet Sonic A/C system. Beat the heat and come in today for a refreshingly easy A/C performance check.

A/C Repair Service for Your Chevrolet Sonic

When you get in the car on a hot summer day, the last thing you want is a broken air conditioner. Your steering wheel feels like it's burning your hands. Your skin sticks to the driver’s seat. “Who can fix my Chevrolet Sonic A/C?” you wonder, as the sun beats through the windshield. Firestone Complete Auto Care — that’s who! We know our way around Chevrolet vehicles, and our trained technicians can identify and repair issues with 2013 Chevrolet A/C systems. Bring your Chevrolet Sonic to your local Firestone Complete Auto Care

In this A/C performance inspection, we’ll check out the current condition of your 2013 Chevrolet Sonic A/C system to see if repair work is required. We’ll test overall system performance, check for any leaks, and measure the system pressure. 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 Chevrolet Sonic A/C system to detect refrigerant fumes escaping from the system. If your system has a leak, we can get it fixed.

Sonic A/C Recharge

When we perform an A/C repair on your 2013 Chevrolet Sonic, we’ll also do an A/C evacuation and recharge. To start this process, a technician will flush out the old refrigerant from your vehicle’s A/C system. Then, they’ll perform an evacuation (also known as a discharge) on the entire system per Chevrolet guidelines. Finally, we’ll recharge the A/C system with new refrigerant and once the technician tests the cool blast for themselves, you’re all set. Our technicians are trained to efficiently perform 2013 Chevrolet Sonic A/C recharges.

Other Chevrolet Sonic A/C Problems

You may think warm air is the only potential Chevrolet Sonic A/C problem you’ll have, but you may notice other issues, too. Other common A/C problems include weak airflow, which could be caused by mold or mildew buildup, a loose hose, an old ventilation fan, or a compromised seal. If your A/C system blows cold air first but then it turns warm, this 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 2013 Chevrolet Sonic? This can mean you have mold in your evaporator case, or it may indicate that it’s time to change your cabin air filter. Our trained technicians will do what they can to solve your A/C problems. We’re here to help you get back on the road in your Sonic — without all the sweat puddles!

2013 Chevrolet Sonic A/C System FAQs

  • How do I make my Sonic air conditioning 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 Sonic A/C? If your car’s air conditioning isn’t blowing cold air at all (or it tries, then turns warm), you could have a clogged expansion valve, a faulty compressor clutch, a leak, or a malfunctioning fuse in the system.
  • How does my A/C system get a leak? Over the years, the rubber seals and gaskets in your Sonic’s A/C system naturally degrade. Moisture can get into the system and cause a malfunction, or parts can simply wear out so that your system no longer seals properly.
  • Does my Sonic A/C use gas? While your vehicle’s A/C system doesn’t directly use fuel, it does draw power from the engine, which can impact the fuel consumption of your Sonic.
  • What does it mean if the A/C in my Sonic smells like vinegar? 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 Sonic to produce a vinegary odor.
  • What is causing my Sonic’s A/C to only work when the car is in motion? There could be issues with one or more components in the air conditioning or electrical system. Your Sonic may have a faulty cooling fan or low refrigerant.
  • Who repairs Sonic A/C near me? Firestone Complete Auto Care has decades of experience inspecting and repairing Sonic air conditioning systems. Schedule an A/C repair appointment at one of our locations near you today.