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Some Car Owners Hesitate when it comes to running their car?s air conditioning during the winter months. BAD MISTAKE Not many think it is a good idea to run the a/c when temperatures outside are near FREEZING and in RAINY CONDITIONS. However, running the A/C in the winter months does not cause any harm to the cars heating and cooling system. In fact, there are many benefits to running the car?s air conditioning in the winter.
WHY
The car?s compressor does more than just cool the air before it passed through the car. You can use the a/c compressor while controlling the heat setting of the car to control the climate within. Doing so will help dehumidify the air, reducing fogged up windows. Running the air conditioner will also help clear up window condensation.
Running the air conditioner during the winter will help prevent the cars cooling system components from wasting away. This helps reduce the loss of refrigerant which occurs when the air conditioning unit is not used for extended periods of time. It also helps keep up the service life of the vehicle, reducing the need for to take the car to a local A/C auto repair shop for expensive cooling system repairs. Those who opt not to run their air conditioning system during the winter months should make sure they at least run it for 30 minutes once a week. This will help keep the system active and fluids flowing through the a/c compressor.