Q: Car temperature control only blows hot air

asked by on July 03, 2016

I have my temperature control turned all the way to the left on the cool side but it only blows hot air. I don't know if this is a sign that my AC needs to be recharged. I have also heard it could be something called a blend door is stuck. Any advice for me? Maybe what it could be? Thank you

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