Do You Need to Press the AC Button When Using the Car Heater in Winter?
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Normally, you do not need to press the AC button when using the car heater in winter. AC stands for Air-conditioning, which means air conditioning adjustment. In summer, pressing the AC button turns on the compressor, which blows cold air through air compression. However, in winter, the car needs warm air to continuously raise the interior temperature to a level comfortable for the human body. The warm air is provided by the engine, which generates a significant amount of heat while running. At this time, you only need to channel this heat into the air conditioning system, and warm air will blow out from the vents. Therefore, there is no need to press the AC button. Using the heater in winter does not increase fuel consumption. This is because the warm air blown by the heater comes from the heat generated by the engine. Even if you don't use the heater, this heat would otherwise be expelled outside the car. In a way, using the heater in winter actually reduces the burden on other car components, such as the engine's cooling system. However, it is important to note that you should not run the heater for extended periods in winter. While the engine generates heat, it also produces harmful gases that can enter the car through the air conditioning system. Therefore, when using the heater in winter, it's advisable to open the windows periodically to ventilate the car and minimize potential harm to the body.
