Air Conditioning is important when in Florida. I went to Orlando once in July. I had a PT Cruiser that I took. On the way home I got stuck in a traffic jam in Atlanta. It was about 10 lanes wide and we were in it for 2 hours. PT normally run on the edge of overheating, any little problem and the will overheat. My outside temp was reading 110 degrees. I had the AC on full blast, thinking I should have not bought the cheap Chinese Radiator Fan and radiator. But it held together and we stayed cool and didn't overheat. I am glad I got rid of that Mopar car of shame. It was a 2003 and only had like 47,000 miles on it because I spent it's whole life broken down.
@@chargermopar And if you make them blow hot air? lol Where I live that's the solution, and a lot of cars have heating elements in the front shield. I guess that's less effective in your environment as well.
@@Lamz.. The endless heat and humidity here is the problem. Air conditioning is the only way to de-humidify. If you make it hot inside it just becomes a sauna.
Helpful video, thank you. I might attempt to replace an A/C compressor. Is it difficult (for an amateur) to connect the low and high pressure tubes to the compressor?
@@chargermopar One bolt sounds easy enough. I suppose you can determine if the tubes are connected properly if a vacuum can be created? Just found out one of the major autoparts stores will loan a vacuum pump for free for 90 days.
@@chargermopar Looking forward to the video, but with Russia's war vessels now 30 miles off South Florida’s coast, you may be better-off skipping the A/C repair, and re-locating in a colder climate.
You are a pretty good teacher, Ric. Thx for doing this, filming it and sharing it with us.
Thanks! I taught electronics at Miami Dade college for 13 years.
@@chargermopar - that explains it. Now that you mention it I remember you saying this before. 😊
Thanks for the info Rick have a great night!
Air Conditioning is important when in Florida. I went to Orlando once in July. I had a PT Cruiser that I took. On the way home I got stuck in a traffic jam in Atlanta. It was about 10 lanes wide and we were in it for 2 hours. PT normally run on the edge of overheating, any little problem and the will overheat. My outside temp was reading 110 degrees. I had the AC on full blast, thinking I should have not bought the cheap Chinese Radiator Fan and radiator. But it held together and we stayed cool and didn't overheat. I am glad I got rid of that Mopar car of shame. It was a 2003 and only had like 47,000 miles on it because I spent it's whole life broken down.
If it rains the windshield will fog up and you cannot see anything.
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i recommend that you keep the orfice out of the orifice
Aren't the blowers powerful enough when your windows are fogging up?
Edit: interesting vid as always, Rick!
No, it just blows hot humid air and makes it worse. Glad you enjoyed!
@@chargermopar And if you make them blow hot air? lol Where I live that's the solution, and a lot of cars have heating elements in the front shield. I guess that's less effective in your environment as well.
@@Lamz.. The endless heat and humidity here is the problem. Air conditioning is the only way to de-humidify. If you make it hot inside it just becomes a sauna.
Helpful video, thank you. I might attempt to replace an A/C compressor. Is it difficult (for an amateur) to connect the low and high pressure tubes to the compressor?
It depends on the vehicle. Generally only one bolt holds the hoses in. You will need a vacuum pump and gauges to charge the system.
@@chargermopar One bolt sounds easy enough. I suppose you can determine if the tubes are connected properly if a vacuum can be created? Just found out one of the major autoparts stores will loan a vacuum pump for free for 90 days.
@@DEO777 Yes, I should be making a video on how to install the A/C components and vacuum and charge the system in my van.
@@DEO777 Yes if there are no leaks you can pull a vacuum then shut the valves and turn the pump off and it will hold it.
@@chargermopar Looking forward to the video, but with Russia's war vessels now 30 miles off South Florida’s coast, you may be better-off skipping the A/C repair, and re-locating in a colder climate.