7 tips to keep your car's air conditioner durable and cold
(Baonghean.vn) - When to turn on/off the air conditioner so as not to negatively affect the vehicle's power source or how to adjust the temperature and fan levels appropriately... are all skills related to using the air conditioning system that not all drivers know clearly.
1. Park your car in a cool place, avoid large temperature differences.
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Parking in direct sunlight will increase the temperature in the car, the air conditioner will consume a lot of fuel to cool the hot air accumulated in the cabin. Therefore, when parking, you should find a shady place; lower the car window 1-2 cm, to help the air in the car more airy.
In addition, car windows should be covered with heat-insulating film, frosted glass or use additional curtains and sunshades. In case you cannot find a shady parking space as desired, proactively equip yourself with appropriate sunshade accessories.
2. Do not turn off the engine and air conditioner at the same time.
About 10 minutes before stopping the car, you should turn off the air conditioning system and open the windows to let the air escape before turning off the engine.
3. Reduce the temperature in the car before turning on the air conditioner
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On hot days, the temperature inside the car is often higher than outside. To reduce the load on the cooling system and protect the health of car users, before turning on the air conditioner, you should reduce the temperature inside the car by opening and closing the door several times and then lowering the windows to let the outside air flow into the interior; then start the car, turn on the fan at high speed to blow all the hot air out for about 1 - 3 minutes.
After the car has been running for a few minutes, you can close the windows and press the air conditioner button.
4. Adjust the wind properly after turning on the air conditioner
Adjust the fan mode appropriately when turning on the air conditioner, because a fan that is too high will waste electricity or cause discomfort when the wind blows strongly; a fan that is too weak will lack the feeling of coolness.
5. Take in outside air under normal conditions
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When the car is running in normal weather, let the fan take in air from the environment to add oxygen; when you first turn on the air conditioner, let in fresh air to cool the air quickly. When it rains, let the fan take in fresh air to avoid the humidity from the environment from entering and causing water to condense in the car cabin.
6. Turn off the air conditioning system when entering flooded areas.
In case of driving in the rain and flooded areas, you should turn off the entire air conditioning system to avoid dirt and water from entering and jamming the fan, damaging the air conditioning system.
7. Air conditioner care and maintenance
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Finally, you should periodically maintain the air conditioner; the parts that need to be checked and maintained are the condenser, evaporator, and return air filter.
You should also check the rubber gaskets of the doors and undercarriage to ensure they are still tight.
