Drivers warned to 'stop' aiming air conditioning 'at their face' in car

James Rodger

2 July 2024 at 3:32 am·2-min read

Drivers have been urged to save money on fuel with a simple trick or risk consumption rising 'by more than 25 per cent'. Drivers should use the window for fresh air when travelling at low speeds in a bid to limit their visits to the supermarket petrol station and forecourts.

Darren Miller from BigWantsYourCar.com explained: "It lets fresh air flow through the car, which means you won't need to use the air conditioning as much as using a lot of air conditioning can make your car use more fuel, by more than 25 per cent."

Mr Miller also stated that turning on recirculation mode within the car can help maintain its coolness by preventing hot air from getting into the cabin. He said: “Instead of just aiming the air at your face, it's better to spread it out so that everyone in the car feels comfortable.

“This will help the air conditioning system work better overall and means you use less energy on air conditioning.” Car maintenance experts at Euro Car Parts have issued some essential checks to do prior to any travel over the summer.

To make sure you're not travelling in sweltering temperatures run a check on your air con system to make sure it’s in top condition. They experts said: "Signs that your air con could be faulty are that the air blowing out is warm, there is minimal or no air blowing out or it starts making a rattling noise.

"Other indications of damage could also be having condensation on the bottom of your windscreen or a bad odour coming through the vents. One way of checking that your air con is functioning is by lifting the bonnet whilst your air con is on and if you can hear a ticking sound it is fully functioning and ready to be used.

"If not, then you may need this professionally looked at."

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