Q: AC melting vents.
My AC has started blowing warm air. In addition, it looks like it is melting the vents on the dashboard.
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An overall test of your air conditioning system would be helpful it sounds like the either the compressor isn’t cycling refrigerant for some reason probably a leak in the system somewhere, a certified mechanic would be able to find the problem.
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