Car and residential air conditioners both need regular upkeep, but their maintenance differs. Learn how to care for your car AC and home unit in the Philippines to save energy, extend lifespan, and avoid costly repairs.
Car and home air conditioners use different refrigerants to deliver cooling. In the Philippines, most cars use R-134a or R-1234yf, while home ACs rely on R-22, R-410A, or R-32. Eco-friendly options like R-1234yf and R-32 are becoming the new standard.
Automotive air conditioning has come a long way since the bulky, luxury-only systems of the 1930s. From ozone-depleting refrigerants to today’s eco-friendly, energy-efficient climate control in electric vehicles, AC technology has continually evolved to balance comfort, performance, and sustainability.