12/09/2018
How Should I use my Car Air Conditioning?
Open a couple of windows (half way down is good) and put the fan blower on High with the dial set to Fresh Air. This pushes the hot air out the car and cools the interior quickly. After a couple minutes, close the windows and let the air system lower the interior temperature.
After the interior starts to cool down, reduce the fan speed from high to a lower speed. You’ll notice the temperature drop again. Only when it starts to feel comfortable, change the dial from fresh air to recirculating air.
Recirculated air takes the cooler air from inside the cabin and reprocesses it through the receiver dryer. The receiver dryer takes more moisture from the air and pushes colder air into the cabin. Not only will you get the coldest air possible, but you’ll also find that the air conditioning compressor won’t need to operate as often. The end result it that you’ll achieve better fuel economy in your car as the engine is not working as hard.