90% Of Drivers Switch Off The Engine Immediately After Parking & That’s Wrong

Last Updated on 2022-09-20 , 11:00 am

Here’s a quick question: Do you usually switch off your air-con first before switching off the engine after parking your car properly?

Does it matter? 

If you don’t, then you are doing it the wrong way.

To keep your AC in tip-top condition, you need to switch off your AC first, wait for 2 to 3 minutes, before switching off your engine.

Why?

Shutting the AC down 2 minutes prior to turning off the car allows the moisture that is in the vents to dry out.

This prevents mould from forming in the vent ductwork. If you have ever got into a car, turned on the vent system and smelt the mould, you’d know what we are talking about.

But if you have proper drainage for the AC system, then this is not necessary.

Other Aircon Facts

Other than that, your AC compressor (if functioning correctly) will only engage once the motor has started. If your AC compressor is engaging prior to the motor starting, you have other problems on the AC system.

Another little-known fact about the car AC includes the need to clean your AC regularly.

If you wait until the AC is already having problems before cleaning it, then your AC is going to get screwed. Big time.

And finally, use the open circulation mode if you are driving for long hours.

If you use the closed circulation mode, the oxygen in the air will gradually diminish and this can cause headaches and might be actually harmful to the body.

Of course, if you only drive around half an hour at a time, then it doesn’t really matter.

And also, if you want to know more about air-conditoner in general, watch this video to the end:

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