Keeping your car’s air conditioning running smoothly in the Kansas City summer heat [Video]

The high temperatures during summer can cause issues for drivers as the extreme heat puts stress on cars, potentially leading to breakdowns. Tim Porter, the owner of Christian Brothers Automotive in Independence, mentions that the summer months are the hardest on cars, as the heat puts stress on the engine and rubber components. “Heat does tend to do more damage on the cars than the cold does,” he said. They are currently fixing a lot of air conditioning units due to the excessive heat. “Refrigerant tanks come in, 30-pound tanks, and we’re going through about one tank a week right now,” he said. To ensure the coolest air inside your car’s cabin, set your system to circulate rather than drawing fresh, hot air from outside the car. “The air that’s already been cooled down, it will cool it down again rather than trying to cool a 100-degree air outside down,” …