Car air conditioners are an important part of helping to maintain comfort for passengers throughout the journey, especially on hot days or hot climates. However, many seemingly harmless driving habits are the cause of rapid deterioration of air conditioners, reducing performance and longevity.
Open the window when turned on the air conditioner
Many people have the habit of turning on the air conditioner but still open the car window to get air. This is a bad habit because hot air from the outside will flood in, causing the air conditioning system to work harder to cool the inside of the vehicle. This not only increases fuel consumption but also reduces the performance of air conditioners, leading to faster wear and tear and damage.
fix: Always close the windows when turning on the air conditioner to help the system operate stably, save fuel and maintain a long life.
turn on the air conditioner at low temperature right after starting the vehicle
Setting the air conditioning temperature too low right from the start of the vehicle is a harmful habit for the compressors and other components in the system. This causes the compressors to operate overloaded, increasing fuel consumption and easily causing early damage.
fix: After starting the vehicle, adjust the air conditioner to medium temperature, let the compressor work gently before slowly reducing the temperature to the desired level.
Sudden, continuous temperature adjustment
Continuous and sudden changes in air conditioning temperatures are a common mistake that many drivers make. This action causes the air conditioning system to operate unstably, putting pressure on the air compressors and related parts, leading to rapid damage.
Overcome: Adjust the temperature slowly and steadily, avoid constant changes to protect the system.
No regular cleaning and maintenance of air conditioners
Air conditioners are parts that are prone to congestion due to dirt, which obstructs air circulation and reduces cooling efficiency. If not cleaned or replaced regularly, the air conditioner will not work effectively, causing weak wind or unpleasant odors, and increasing the risk of damage.
Repair: Regularly check, clean or replace the air filter according to the manufacturer's recommended maintenance schedule to ensure good air circulation and keep the air conditioner operating stably.
