A/C blows cold at first, then gets warmer

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jamespalm
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A/C blows cold at first, then gets warmer

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Hi,

I’ve noticed that my A/C blows cold air when I first turn it on, but after driving for a while it gradually gets warmer.

The airflow stays the same, just the temperature changes. It’s not completely hot, but definitely not as cold as at the start.

I’m still checking a few things, just sharing the situation here.
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James, The first thing I would check is the amount of refrigerant in the system. It could be something else, but let's start there.

What is the make, model, year, and mileage of your vehicle?
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Re: A/C blows cold at first, then gets warmer

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Don't forget to check whether heated air from your heater is getting through too.
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