Car AC questions

Car Air Conditioning FAQ's

Questions on our car air conditioning products and Services

Air conditioning and refrigeration is very dear to us, we encourage you to please contact us via whatsapp and we will try to allay all your doubts, fears or questions.

we also encourage feedback, comments and criticism in order to make your experience a pleasant one.

If you have any car ac questions or inquiry for any ac part please feel free to contact us. we will answer all your questions and help you make an informed decision

With Centigrees Aftermarket Air Conditioning parts these are the pros

  1. It is considerably cheaper
  2. Quality is equal to or greater then OEM parts.
  3. We have a wide variety of quality AC parts
  4. Guaranteed to fit parts
  5. Getting parts from a Professional Air Conditioning company with years of experience and quality control.
  6. Parts come with a warranty provided its professionally fitted by us.
  7. All Car air conditioning questions are answered before you buy any part to enable you to make a confident decision.   

Yes we can offer a 6 months warranty on all our parts, on condition that it has been been fitted by us

Yes it does, However proper installation procedures should be followed and verification of oil levels in compressor and system should be checked by the technician before compressor installation.

We would highly encourage that, our main interest is in getting your air conditioning working in the quickest and most economical method.

 

yes we do, however depending on the distance some charges may apply, please contact us about shipping before you make an order.

We stock, New Aftermarket parts sourced from vetted manufactures from around the world. 

Our strict quality control and feedback process has enabled us to ensure that our air conditioning parts meet the highest refrigeration standards in the world. 

However should you wish for an OEM item kindly let us know and we can make arrangements for it.

Yes it is. On request we can source for a good second hand unit  and refurbish it to fuction as good as new.

This is however on selected items and availability as well.

Kindly contact us for more information 

Yes we are, with our strategic partners at Alphonso Refrigeration Enterprises.

Centigrees was born out of the experience in car air conditioning acquired at Alphonso Refrigeration Enterprises, who have worked with all the leading car  dealers and garages in Kenya.

However there was a demand for our quality products and expertise from car owners and ac technicians around the country with many opting for our tried and tested products instead of risking their money on sub-standard air conditioning  components.

Alphonso Refrigeration Enterprises is a  fully fledged air conditioning and refrigeration workshop located in the heart of Nairobi, that has the capability of diagnosing and resolving every issue related to the air conditioning and refrigeration field.

As an industry leader since 1978, They have also been at the forefront in professionalizing the air conditioning and refrigeration sector and with us providing quality and affordable parts your air conditioning and refrigeration problem is as good as rectified.

common questions asked in Car Air conditioning

Ideally the lifetime of the unit.

regardless of whether its a car, a home air conditioning unit or a fridge, the refrigerant is not consumed rather it follows a cycle which is on an endless loop

The system fails if this loop is interfered with, through mechanical, electrical or even servicing faults

 A proper diagnosis is the most important part of the repair process.

while it is possible that the compressor failure is the main cause, there are many reasons why the compressor would not work, low or no refrigerant and electrical issues are the most common. 

it is also important to know why the compressor failed in the first place before replacing it as the failure can reoccur almost immediately if the underlying cause was not fixed.

In our many years in this industry we have looked at the pros and cons of each to give our clients the best.

The pros of OEM parts are

  1. Easier to choose the part
  2. Greater assuarance of quality

The Cons of OEM parts are 

  1. More expensive.
  2. harder to stock
  3. Not necessarily superior

The pros of after market Parts

  1. Cheaper
  2. quality can be equal to oem parts
  3. available readily

The Cons of Aftermarket parts

  1. Not all parts meet quality standards
  2. there needs to be an element of trust in the brand or company you are buying from.
  3. not everyone gives a warranty

With Centigrees Aftermarket Air Conditioning parts these are the pros

  1. It is considerably alot less expensive 
  2. Quality is equal to or greater then OEM parts.
  3. It is easier to stock variety
  4. Guaranteed to fit parts
  5. Getting parts from a Professional Air Conditioning company with years of experience and quality control.
  6. Parts come with a warranty provided its professionally fitted by us.