
{"id":7541,"date":"2021-06-28T17:23:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-28T17:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/arrowheadmb\/?p=5609"},"modified":"2025-10-23T16:18:39","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T16:18:39","slug":"why-is-my-car-only-blowing-hot-air-when-i-try-and-use-a-c","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arrowheadmb.com\/blog\/why-is-my-car-only-blowing-hot-air-when-i-try-and-use-a-c\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is my car only blowing hot air when I try and use A\/C?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>There could be several reasons why your car is only blowing hot air when you try to use the AC. From cabin air filters to critters living inside, here are the top reasons while this could be happening to your car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h3>Top reasons why you&#8217;re A\/C isn&#8217;t working<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/177\/2021\/06\/05124334\/2021-Mercedes-Benz-GLE-SUV-B_o.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/177\/2021\/06\/05124334\/2021-Mercedes-Benz-GLE-SUV-B_o.jpg\" alt=\"2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV interior front dash\" class=\"wp-image-12521\" width=\"426\" height=\"277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/177\/2021\/06\/05124334\/2021-Mercedes-Benz-GLE-SUV-B_o.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/177\/2021\/06\/05124334\/2021-Mercedes-Benz-GLE-SUV-B_o-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 426px) 100vw, 426px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The easiest and cheapest fix is if the cabin air filter needs to be replaced. This could be simply because it hasn\u2019t been replaced in a while, or because there is a critter living inside your car and blocking the filter. Either way, before you schedule an appointment with the shop, be sure to check the air filters first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Refrigerant leaks are another common cause, either because of an old hose or evaporator. If you notice your car is unusually humid as well as hot, it could very well be because of this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Electrical issues are another common cause. Either with a blown fuse or faulty wirings, this is another main cause of the air not working right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arrowheadmb.com\/blog\/do-summer-tires-really-work-near-phoenix-az\">Do summer tires really work near Phoenix, AZ?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Vehicle service &amp; maintenance in Peoria, AZ<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Does your car need vehicle service and maintenance in Peoria, Arizona? Then we encourage you to contact your friendly Mercedes-Benz of Arrowhead today. Not only does our expert team work in a state of the art service facility with over 30 service bays, but we have years of experience servicing all sorts of makes and models. So, whether you are searching for your future vehicle or if you simply have a car that needs maintenance, our team is more than willing to assist! Give us a call today, we look forward to hearing from you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t forget to call us if you have any other questions, or you can check out our blog for additional vehicle service tips and tricks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There could be several reasons why your car is only blowing hot air when you try to use the AC. 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