If you drive around in a commercial truck all day, you are going to want to make sure that your air conditioning is as effective as possible. Here are three ways you can make sure that your commercial or industrial truck's air conditioning is up for the job of keeping you cool on a daily basis.
Run an Air-Conditioning Performance Check
The best thing you can do is take your vehicle into your mechanic and have them conduct an air conditioning performance test or check. During this test, they will inspect all the hoses that run to your air conditioning and make sure that they are in top shape and don't have any leaks. They will also check all the seals in your air-conditioning system and make sure that they are not worn out or in need of attention. Finally, they will run another test to make sure that your system doesn't have any pressure leaks.
This test will allow your mechanic to identify any issues with your air-conditioning system and provide you with a detailed quote on what needs to be fixed within your system for optimal performance.
Replace the Cabin Air Filter
The air that is circulated throughout your vehicle is pushed through a cabin air filter before it goes through your air-conditioning system. This filter works hard to pull out all the dirt and dust that gets into the air in your truck.
When you drive a truck commercially, you put on a lot of miles on your vehicle, and you also filter a lot of air through your truck's air-conditioning system, which means that your cabin air filter may get clogged at a faster rate than a passenger vehicle that is only driven occasionally. Due to the many miles that you spend on the road, you should clean or replace your cabin air filter every few months. This will ensure that the air you breathe is clean and will reduce the strain on both your air conditioning and your heater.
Invest in Tinted Windows
If you own your work truck or are assigned a particular work truck that you drive every day, see if you can get your windows tinted. Depending on the laws in your state, you may be able to add a shade line across the top of your windshield and more fully tint your driver- and passenger-side windows.
Tinting your windows with a tint designed to reflect away UV light will help keep your truck cooler when you are driving around. It will help keep your vehicle cooler in between stops and will make it a little easier to cool the truck down when you start driving again.
Talk to a company such as Color Country Diesel Inc for more ideas.
