Full of Hot Air (Air Conditioning)

June 18, 2023

In warm weather, you want to be in a cool vehicle. When we're talking cool, we don't mean stylish or trendy, but cool as in not sweltering inside. And if your vehicle's air conditioner stops working correctly, it seems to always break at the worst timeduring a heat wave. Automotive air conditio... More

A Hot Mess (AC System-Compresser)

May 21, 2023

Air conditioning used to be a real luxury in a vehicle, but now it's standard in most. Your vehicle's air conditioning system is built to last a pretty long time, but like anything mechanical, sometimes it fails. It helps to know a little about how the A/C works. There's a compressor that press... More

Your Vehicle's Hissy Fit (AC System)

April 2, 2023

When you hear hissing sounds coming from your vehicle, you might start thinking the worst. One type of hissing coming from around your air conditioner may be a normal sound, or it could be a sign of serious trouble. First - the normal sound. When you turn off your vehicle, the refrigerant goes... More

Air Conditioning Service in Walled Lake

October 13, 2022

Hey Walled Lake! Let's talk about one of our Michigan summertime must-haves: your car A/C. It's real easy for Walled Lake drivers to take their car's air conditioner for granted. Just push the right buttons and out comes cool, dry, clean air. But your air conditioning system needs attention from ... More

Air Conditioning Maintenance at Tuffy Walled Lake in Walled Lake

August 23, 2022

Warm weather or cold, Walled Lake drivers still need to think about their vehicle's air conditioning. Most Walled Lake people don't service their air conditioning until after it fails. At Tuffy Walled Lake, we can advise you on your vehicle manufacturers preventive maintenance schedules for air ... More

Walled Lake Air Conditioning Service

July 25, 2022

Working up a sweat is a great thing to do in a gym around Walled Lake, but not in your vehicle. When Walled Lake residents' vehicle AC Systems have a problem, they'll often feel it right away. The question is, how long do you put up with it? You know, the old comfort versus cost dilemma. But a mo... More

Cool Breeze: Air Conditioning Service at Tuffy Walled Lake in Walled Lake

July 16, 2022

Most Michigan auto owners know that their vehicles need regular preventive maintenance like changing the oil and filters, rotating the tires and refilling the washer fluid. But did you know that your air conditioning system needs routine maintenance as well? Taking care of your air conditioning ... More

To Fix or Not To Fix: That Is the Question.

April 3, 2022

No matter what vehicle you drive, when certain things break, you have to make a decision. Should I get it fixed now, later or never? Air conditioning is one of those things. You can certainly live without air conditioning, but it sure is nice to have on a sweltering day. Let's say your air con... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Walled Lake: Air Conditioning Inspection

November 26, 2018

Most auto manufacturers recommend an interval for an air conditioning system inspection. The inspection uncovers leaks, worn hoses and assesses the condition of the other components.Environmental laws in some around Walled Lake require leaks to be repaired before refrigerant can be added. Also so... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Walled Lake: Making Your A/C System Last Longer

November 27, 2017

Walled Lake drivers know that if their air conditioning system isnt making cool air like it used to, there is a problem. It may be as simple as adding more of the right kind of refrigerant.Your A/C requires special compressor oil, which circulates through the system along with the refrigerant, to... More