It's just that using the AC excessively has the effect of putting more strain on the engine's work. As a result, fuel consumption becomes higher and more wasteful. For this reason, we need to know how car AC will help cool the car more effectively, in order to save fuel.
Hopefully the tips below will help you as a car owner optimize the use of AC in the middle of a hot day. Following is the review.
1. Carry out car AC maintenance regularly
When was the last time you carried out AC maintenance such as changing the cabin filter? If it's been too long, say a year ago, that's a sign that you need to do AC maintenance again.
Usually after around 5,000 km, vehicle owners must check and clean the AC filter. The heat exchange efficiency of the AC will be more optimal if the ducts are clean.
Especially during the peak of summer like now, you should increase inspection and maintenance of the air duct system so that the AC can stay cool.
2. Adjust the cabin temperature and car AC fan speed appropriately
Cars that are equipped with the auto climate AC feature will usually immediately blow cold air at the lowest temperature. Climate control will close the ventilator and rotate the cooling fan at maximum speed in auto mode.
But what if our car still uses manual AC settings? What is the ideal temperature setting and fan rotation when the temperature is so hot during the day?
Drivers should also set the appropriate AC power level based on the number of passengers in the vehicle. In contrast to auto climate mode, with conventional AC the settings are made so that the cabin temperature cools gradually.
Avoid sudden changes in temperature that are too low which can cause discomfort to the body. If you feel that the cabin temperature is gradually getting cold, then set the temperature in the vehicle to around 25 degrees Celsius so that the AC does not work hard.
3. Avoid parking the car directly in the sun
When parking, you should try to find a shady place, such as on the inside of a building. If you have to park in an open field, you need to prepare a waterproof car cover with 3 layers for the car.
Car covers like this have additional reflective features on the outside so that sunlight can reflect. Based on our experience, this type of car cover with three layers can reduce heat when the car is exposed to the hot sun.
If necessary, additional reflective panels for the inside of the car or sunshade on the windshield. The aim is to provide the effect of reflecting UV rays and reducing heat.
4. Get rid of hot air when the car is just starting
After the vehicle has been parked for some time, the temperature inside the vehicle cabin can reach more than 50 degrees Celsius due to heat absorption. Therefore, before leaving, car owners should turn on the AC on fan mode to get rid of the hot air.
Roll down all the windows and turn on the fan mode on the AC panel to the highest speed. The goal is to push toxic air out while cooling the cabin.
This method can remove remaining hot air in the cooling ducts while providing fresh air circulation so that the cabin is not stuffy.
And after the car has been running for approximately 5-10 minutes, close the windows tightly and turn on the AC. Gradually reduce the fan speed level to achieve comfortable coolness.
As a note, do not turn on the car AC before or at the same time as starting the car, because over time it will affect the car battery charging system. Battery work that is too heavy reduces battery life, because it has to supply electricity with too large a capacity.
Conclusion
Based on the points above, cleaning the AC regularly, avoiding direct sunlight when parking, adjusting the temperature and fan speed appropriately, are ways to prevent excess heat in the cabin.
This method also helps the AC work effectively in the summer, so you don't have to work hard to create instant coolness as we might have been doing.
