These are 5 mistakes everybody makes with the air conditioning in their car

3. Not turning on the air conditioning in the morning because it’s still cool outside

Most hot days it’s still cool in the morning, but it gets really hot in the afternoon. Most people only turn on the A/C when it’s actually getting hot in their car when they’re driving. It’s better to already turn it on a bit earlier, though, because that way you’ll prevent the windows from fogging up on the inside. Fogged up windows might compromise your ability to see out the windows, which could lead to dangerous situations on the road.

4. Directing the air flow in the wrong direction

Oftentimes, people don’t even notice the A/C is turned on because they’ve turned the air flow in the wrong direction. If you want to create an evenly distributed air flow, you should aim the air upwards instead of at the faces of the people in the car. That way, the entire car can cool down instead of just your face. It’s much more comfortable that way as well.

5. Maintenance

You might not like to hear this, but even your car’s air conditioning needs maintenance. The A/C’s filter needs to be replaced every 15,000 to 20,000 kilometres. Plus, you need to replace the refrigerant every couple of years as well. So, if you want your A/C to work properly, make sure you keep up with its maintenance.

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