How to use a car with air conditioning?
More and more drivers are asking themselves the question "How to properly use and operate the air conditioner"?
Car manufacturers recommend checking the correct amount of refrigerant in the air conditioning system at least once every 3 years to ensure that it works properly. Another very important point is the annual maintenance. The air conditioner must be checked for cleanliness and patency of air supply systems. Vehicles equipped with dust and carbon filters in the air supply system must change the filter at least once a year.
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Another thing to check is the cleanliness of the intake ducts, which are often associated with bad odors if we neglect them. Cleaning involves the use of appropriate chemicals that kill bad odors when they enter the duct. Recently, a new method has also appeared - ozone generators, but we use them more prophylactically, because. they do not give much confidence in the cleaning of air conditioning systems.
How to use cars equipped with air conditioning so that the systems are clean and work properly for as long as possible? When replacing supply air filters, remember that moisture and dust are breeding grounds for bacteria. It is also important to turn off the air conditioner 5-10 minutes before the end of the trip, so that the air supply has time to dry the air ducts,” says Marek Godzeska, Technical Director of Auto-Boss.
Symptoms of a malfunction in our air conditioning system include, for example, poor cooling, increased fuel consumption, increased noise, fogging of the windows and an unpleasant smell. Looking after him in the summer, let's try to park in the shade. Before the trip, we leave the door open for a while, and at the beginning of the journey we set the cooling and airflow to the maximum. Also, if possible, for the first few minutes. let's travel with open windows. Also, the temperature should not be allowed to fall below 22ºC.
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In winter, we will direct the air flow to the windshield, turn on the recirculation mode, set the heating and blowing to the maximum. In addition, let's try to turn on the air conditioner at least once a week, including in winter. Let's take care of the V-belt and avoid services that don't have the right tools, materials or knowledge.
