Is the air coming from the vents in your car just not as cold as it used to be? You’ve likely run low on refrigerant in your A/C system.

Over time, tiny amounts of refrigerant leak from the lines, degrading A/C performance. The solution is simple – put more back in.

Recharging your air conditioner yourself is inexpensive and can be completed in just a few minutes. This is one of the most quick and easy tasks to perform when maintaining a vehicle, but holds the potential to cause problems with the air conditioning system if done incorrectly, so read each step very carefully before proceeding. When finished, your air conditioner should make icy cold air, and the whole process should only set you back about 25-35 dollars and 15 minutes of your time.