Manufacturers recommend that your air con is recharged every 2 years. As your car or van air conditioner is not checked as part of your MOT test or Servicing, it is important to make sure that you include recharging as part of your regular vehicle maintenance routine.
The recharge process is quite simple and involves removing any old refrigerant gas and oil from your air con system before replacing this with the correct amount of new refrigerant and lubricant as per your vehicle manufacturer’s recommendation. A vacuum test is also performed to ensure there are no leaks in your vehicle air conditioning system, any leaks found would require further investigation and possible replacement of parts.