About AC Accumulator Replacement

What is the AC accumulator? An AC accumulator manages the flow of refrigerant through the AC system, as well as removing unwanted moisture and debris. The AC accumulator acts as a filter and stores this moisture and debris that it accumulates from the AC system. How do you know your AC accumulator needs to be replaced? Moldy smell while AC is running Your notice refrigerant leaking Weak airflow coming from vents How is the AC accumulator replaced by a mobile mechanic? The AC refrigerant is removed from the AC system. The broken accumulator is removed and a new accumulator is installed with new O-rings. The AC system is put into a vacuum and then recharged with refrigerant. The vehicle is then road tested to check AC operation. How important is it to have your AC accumulator replaced? Without a working AC accumulator your AC will not work, and this may be uncomfortable during hot months.