How to Turn on the Air Conditioning in a Car for Cooling?

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LeCassidy
07/23/25 7:52pm
Method to turn on the car air conditioning for cooling: Start the car, turn on the fan, press the AC button, and adjust the temperature to a low setting. The refrigerant absorbs a large amount of heat from the surrounding environment, and then the low-temperature, low-pressure gaseous refrigerant is drawn back into the air conditioning compressor to start the next cooling cycle. This process repeats continuously, gradually lowering the temperature inside the car. The car air conditioning system mainly consists of a cooling system, heating system, air delivery system, and control system. To meet the needs of various car structures and uses, the composition and arrangement of the car air conditioning system may vary. Currently, most cars widely use an integrated heating and cooling air conditioning system.
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JasonFitz
08/10/25 5:55pm
When I first started driving, I also didn't understand how the air conditioning works. The key is actually that snowflake-labeled AC button. After getting in the car, start the engine first and wait for the RPM to stabilize before turning on the blower knob, the one marked with fan speeds 1, 2, and 3. Then be sure to press the AC switch to engage the compressor, and at this point turn the temperature knob all the way to the lowest setting in the blue zone. If your car has automatic AC, it's even easier—just press the AUTO button and then directly lower the temperature number. When using it, it's recommended to turn on the recirculation mode for faster cooling and better fuel efficiency. Be careful not to blow air directly at your face to avoid headaches, and if the windshield fogs up, remember to switch to defog mode. If the airflow suddenly weakens, it's likely time to replace the AC filter.
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