Kenworth offers express AC services at participating dealers

Kenworth AC service takes about one hour. (Courtesy Kenworth Truck Co.)

The Trucker News Services

4/25/2008

KIRKLAND, Wash. — Kenworth PremierCare Express Air Conditioning Services are available at participating Kenworth dealers and provide a range of services from a basic inspection to a premium 27-point inspection, the company has announced.

Air conditioning service includes a complete air conditioning system evacuation and recharge, receiver dryer replacement, compressor oil top-off, and up to five pounds of refrigerant, according to Dick Von Lehman, Kenworth PremierCare national sales manager for service. During the premium inspection, trained Kenworth dealer service technicians check the belts and hoses, air conditioning air flow and controls, discharge and suction lines, electrical connections, compressor, evaporator/heater coil, and condenser coil, among other items, he said.

“Kenworth PremierCare Express Air Conditioning Service only takes about an hour to prepare all makes of trucks for hot weather,” Von Lehman said. “Customers appreciate the fast Kenworth dealer service and the peace of mind they receive from helping to ensure that their air conditioning system will operate effectively when most needed to fight against the heat.”

The Kenworth PremierCare Program also offers preventive maintenance, ExpressLube and emergency roadside service. In addition, the Kenworth PremierCare Customer Center (800) KW-ASSIST) is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The service requires no registration fee for emergency roadside assistance and is available to any truck brand.

 For more information, visit Kenworth’s website at www.kenworth.com and click on “Parts & Services.”