How to have cold air blowing from the car's A/C in hot weather?

2004 TOYOTA COROLLA
104,600 MILES
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AARONN
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(90-100 degrees+) My car A/C is decent, but could be better when idle in this hot weather.
Jul 8, 2024 at 4:58 AM
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It sounds like the refrigerant level might be low, I would use a garden hose and pressure wash the condenser and radiator core (fins) to remove dirt, then here is a video to show you how to check and add refrigerant:

https://youtu.be/uZrQCGwXfek?si=paiqv4wKwjE8Gqz_

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Jul 8, 2024 at 5:18 AM
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