AC Air Conditioning Auto Parts
Beach Auto Care: Your Truck or Car's AC System
At Beach Auto Care we understand how your AC system works. Your car or truck's AC system uses a Freon gas type refrigerant for cooling. For automotive applications, Freon is refined into tetrafluoroethane, a non-toxic, non-flammable and non-corrosive gas called R134a. The ability of the refrigerant gas to change its physical properties into a liquid as it is compressed and condensed keeps you cool on hot summer days.
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If your AC system starts blowing warm air come by the store at 20017 Panama City Beach Pkwy and talk with one of our auto parts specialists to determine what parts you need to get your AC working again.
Your AC compressor is the auto part responsible for compressing the refrigerant R134a. When it is compressed it becomes very hot. Because hot is the opposite of what drivers want in an AC system, the refrigerant must be cooled.
R134a is cooled by your car AC condenser. This auto part is a series of coils that look very similar to a radiator. Just like a radiator, outside air passes over the condenser to remove the heat from the compressed gas. It is then condensed into a very wet cold liquid. The receiver-drier absorbs excess moisture from the liquid. Next, your AC filter traps debris within the liquid that can cause clogging in your car's AC system. Call 850-249-8416 today and let our auto parts specialists help you find the right compressor, condenser or receiver drier to fit your car or truck.
At this point, the refrigerant liquid is still under too much pressure. The expansion valve and orifice tube take over and force the refrigerant to change from a high-pressure liquid refrigerant into a low-pressure liquid refrigerant mist before it enters the evaporator.
As the low-pressure liquid refrigerant mist flows through the evaporator, a blower motor pushes air across the cold tubes of the evaporator and cooled dry air flows into the passenger compartment of the automobile. The accumulator is a holding tank for the refrigerant as it exits the evaporator. While the refrigerant is circulating inside, the accumulator removes any moisture that may be present.
Call 850-249-8416 today and let our auto parts specialists help you find the right expansion value, orifice tube, and evaporator to fit your car or truck.
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What Our Customers Are Saying
Throughout the variety of services I've had done and been provided at Beach Auto Care, I have been met with top notch professionalism and reliability. What makes this shop my primary choice in the Panama City Beach area is the culture of mechanical integrity established by the General Manager, Joshua G. The employees at Beach Auto Care are dedicated to going above and beyond as a means of demonstrating operational efficiency and mechanical integrity towards each and every one of their customers' vehicles, while ensuring their needs are met in a timely and efficient manner. They reassured me that my vehicle was in the best of hands and made my overall experience pleasant and fruitful. I would like to offer a commendation to Assistant Manager Marissa H., and Senior Service Advisor David K., who greeted me with absolute professionalism and respect. Marissa provided the technical reassurance that my vehicle was in optimal condition and made the overall experience both enjoyable and comfortable while David's profound level of technical knowledge and transparent communication cultivate a level of consumer confidence that is rare to see and highly appreciated. The technician demonstrated an uncompromising attention to detail in every aspect of the repairs needed on my vehicle. The leadership at Beach Auto Care is a primary reason for my exclusive loyalty to this establishment.
Engine Maintenance, near Panama City Beach, FL
I can't say enough wonderful things about Beach Auto. I had a tire blowout today and had my truck towed there and I picked up my truck same day a few hours later. This is one of many things they have done for me and my family. They are honest, reasonable and caring. The entire team is just the best. I have a 2016 Silverado with a lot of miles on her and I feel comfortable and confident with them in my corner. Thank you Josh and Marissa!
Car & Truck Care, near Walton County, FL
I had intermittent problems with dash instrumentation display going out. I stopped and without an appointment had diagnostic check done. Receptionist and staff were so kind and prompt to take care of me. And no charge for the diagnostic check. It's refreshing to see a business that wants to help people and not just make a buck!
Electronic Services, near Panama City Beach, Minnesota
We are visiting from Illinois and the check engine light came on in our vehicle. I stopped in and spoke to Josh, explained that my code reader indicated a faulty O2 sensor. Josh explained what could cause this code and suggested a diagnostic be done before simply changing parts. Diagnostic was done, sensor changed and we are back on the road. Great staff from Josh, to the office staff, to the technicians. Highly recommend.
Engine Maintenance, near Panama City Beach, Florida
