Unfortunately, the servicing of vehicle air conditioning units is often limited to adding refrigerant. However, this is not enough to ensure the reliability and long service life of the unit. The equipment contains several points that should be serviced, or at the very least inspected, annually.
The annual vehicle air conditioning unit servicing offered to BussiPro’s maintenance agreement customers includes a comprehensive list of inspection and maintenance items: dryer cartridge replacement, fresh air filter replacement, compressor oil check and change (if necessary), evaporator and condenser cleaning, vacuum drying and final tightness testing.
Going through these items every year ensures that everything works properly when needed. Servicing also significantly extends the service life of the equipment and maintains its performance and COP at the best possible levels. This also saves fuel.
Whether the servicing is carried out in your own workshop or by an external party, it is always worth ensuring that all items that require maintenance or inspection are covered. Well-maintained air conditioning equipment will run reliably for many years without expensive repairs.
The air conditioning units and automatic fire suppression systems of Ventoniemi Oy’s charter coach fleet, for instance, have been serviced for many years by BP well in advance before the arrival of warmer weather to avoid problems caused by heatwave conditions. The fleet of Old Coach Road Oy, which operates tour buses used by many well-known singers and bands, has benefitted from the same treatment.