Does Idling a Car with the Heater On Have Any Effects?

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KadenFitz
07/29/25 10:03am
No, it can easily produce carbon monoxide, which is harmful to the human body. The airflow cannot be discharged in time. Function of Car Heater: In cold winters (even late autumn and early spring), the car heating system can provide warmth inside the vehicle, increasing the interior temperature. During winter, spring, and autumn, when the air humidity is high and there is a significant temperature difference between the inside and outside of the car, frost or fog may form on the windshield, impairing the driver's visibility and compromising driving safety. In such cases, turning on the heating system can help remove frost and fog from the windshield. Types of Car Heaters: The car heating system is a complete set of devices that blow cold air over the surface of a heat exchanger, absorbing its heat and directing it into the car to raise the interior temperature.
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