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What does it mean if my car air conditioner takes a long time to cool?

This heat wave is no joke, and I feel like my air conditioner is on the fritz just when I need it most. What does it mean if my car air conditioner takes a long time to cool?

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Natalie Todoroff · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Oh no, that’s the absolute last thing you want on a hot day. If your car air conditioner takes a long to cool, there could be a coolant leak inside your AC unit, an open heat coolant valve, a faulty air compressor, an electric problem with your climate control system, a clogged air filter, or loose air flaps.
If the issue is just a clogged air filter, you can go ahead and replace that yourself. But, if it’s any of the other five reasons, you’re better off
calling a mechanic
.
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