Fatal mistakes when using car air conditioner can 'destroy' your car and your health
Many people think that using car air conditioning is simply turning it on and off, but in fact, if used incorrectly, it can also affect your health.
According to a recent study by car manufacturer SEAT - a subsidiary of Volkswagen, many drivers today are using air conditioning incorrectly without knowing it. This not only negatively affects the driver's health but also greatly affects the life of the car.
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| Car air conditioning is quite convenient but can also cause trouble if used incorrectly. |
Turn on the air conditioning at maximum temperature as soon as you get in the car.
The most common mistake drivers make when using air conditioning is to set the temperature to maximum as soon as they get in the car. The air circulation mode will make the user feel cool immediately, but if this mode is continuously selected, it can cause the car windows to fog up, obstructing visibility. Therefore, choose the "Auto" mode so that the air conditioner can adjust the temperature to suit the passengers in the car as well as prevent fogging while driving.
Turn on the air conditioner but point the wind directly towards you.
To cool down quickly, many drivers and passengers in the car often point the air conditioner directly at themselves. However, this is actually counterproductive and prevents the car from distributing the air evenly.
It is best to point the air conditioner vent upwards, this will make the cool air spread throughout the car more effectively as well as allow the air flow to be distributed evenly to everyone in the car. If you point the air conditioner vent directly at your face, it will dry your skin, dry your throat and make you susceptible to colds if you step out in the sun.
Not maintaining the air conditioner regularly causes damage and reduces the cooling capacity of the air conditioner.
According to SEAT, every 15,000 - 23,000 km, drivers should have their car checked, maintained and cleaned the air conditioner once. Because the air filter of this unit can now be full of dirt, causing the device to operate less effectively. Not to mention, continuous operation of the device at a high level can cause the device to quickly break down and need quick maintenance.
In addition, during use, even when no part is damaged or punctured, refrigerant can still penetrate through the connectors and some plastic or rubber parts, leading to a lack of refrigerant and reducing cooling capacity. Operating in a lack of refrigerant can easily cause the compressor to break down quickly, especially the type of compressor that can change the piston stroke/working capacity.
