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AC & Heating Service

Kansas summers are brutal and the winters bite back — your car should keep the weather outside. We diagnose and repair automotive AC, heat, and cooling-system problems so you're comfortable in July heat and January cold alike.

Cold Air in Summer, Real Heat in Winter

When your AC is blowing warm on a 100-degree Franklin County afternoon — or your heater can't keep up on a frosty morning off US-59 — it's rarely just "add some Freon." We start by finding the actual cause: a leak, a tired compressor, a clogged condenser, a stuck blend door, or a cooling-system problem hiding behind it all. Then we tell you what it takes to fix it, in writing, before we touch a thing.

  • AC recharge & leak check — we find leaks first, then recharge to spec so cold air lasts.
  • Compressor & condenser — diagnosis and replacement when they fail.
  • Heater & blower repair — weak or no heat, heater cores and blend doors.
  • Radiator & coolant service — flushes, water pumps, thermostats and hoses.

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Car cooling system and radiator — AC & heating service at Whalen Automotive in Wellsville, KS

What's Included

Everything your comfort and cooling systems need, under one roof on Main Street.

01

AC Recharge & Leak Check

We test the system and find leaks first, then recharge to spec — so cold air lasts.

02

Compressor & Condenser

Compressor, clutch, and condenser diagnosis and replacement when they fail.

03

Heater & Blower Repair

Weak or no heat, a blower that won't blow, heater cores and blend doors.

04

Radiator & Coolant Service

Radiators, coolant flushes, water pumps, thermostats, hoses, and cooling fans.

05

Honest Diagnosis First

We won't sell you a compressor when a $20 relay is the real problem.

06

Written Estimates

Parts, labor, and tax in writing. You approve the price before we start.

Signs It's Time to Come In

AC and heating trouble tends to sneak up right when you need it most — the first hot week or the first hard freeze. Bring your car in if you notice any of these:

  • AC blows warm or barely cool, even on the highest setting
  • Air smells musty or the AC cycles on and off quickly
  • Heater takes forever to warm up or never gets hot
  • The blower is weak, noisy, or dead on some fan speeds
  • Windows fog up and won't clear on defrost
  • Temperature gauge runs hot, or you see coolant on the driveway

Because the heater and AC both tie into your engine's cooling system, a comfort problem in one season often warns you about a cooling problem in the next. Catching a weak hose or a small leak now on Main Street is a lot cheaper than an overheated engine on the shoulder of I-35.

At A Glance
Average turnaroundSame day
Best time to come inSpring & fall
EstimatesFree, in writing
Phone(785) 214-8596

Most recharges and leak checks are done the same day. Check the AC before summer heat and the heater before the first freeze.

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Common Questions About AC & Heating

Usually it's low refrigerant from a small leak, but it can also be a failed compressor, a bad clutch, a clogged condenser, or an electrical fault. We start with a leak check and system test before adding any refrigerant, so you're not paying to refill a system that's just going to leak out again. Call (785) 214-8596 and we'll take a look.
It depends on your vehicle and whether there's a leak to repair first. A straightforward recharge with a leak check is on the lower end; if we find a failed component like a compressor or condenser, that adds parts and labor. Either way you get a written estimate before any work starts — no surprises.
Common causes are a low coolant level, a stuck thermostat, a clogged heater core, a failed blend door, or a weak blower motor. Because your heater shares the engine's cooling system, a heat problem in winter can point to a cooling problem that would bite you in summer. We diagnose the actual cause instead of guessing.
Yes. The AC, heater, and engine cooling are all connected, so we handle radiators, coolant flushes, water pumps, thermostats, hoses, and cooling fans right here. In a Kansas summer, an overheating engine and a dead AC are often the same underlying problem.
Before the first heat wave and before the first hard freeze. A quick spring check makes sure your AC is ready for July, and a fall check confirms your heater and coolant are set for a Franklin County winter. Catching a small leak or a weak hose early is far cheaper than a roadside breakdown.

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Whalen Automotive LLC

Family-owned auto repair on Main Street in Wellsville, KS. Honest diagnosis, written estimates, and work we stand behind — since 2014.

922 Main St, Wellsville, KS 66092
Phone: (785) 214-8596
Email: service@whalenauto.com

Hours

  • Mon–Fri: 9AM–5PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
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