Is it okay to keep the air conditioner running when the vehicle is not moving?
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It is not advisable to keep the air conditioner running when the vehicle is not moving. Here are the detailed explanations: Explanation 1: During idling, the car may not necessarily charge the battery. Excessive power consumption by the blower can lead to long-term battery depletion. Explanation 2: The air blown without turning on the air conditioner utilizes the waste heat from the engine. This is the principle behind the warm air in winter, and it does not use the air conditioning refrigerant. Explanation 3: Running the air conditioner while idling increases fuel consumption and accelerates engine carbon buildup, which can be harmful to both the vehicle and the occupants.