Is It Problematic to Run the Air Conditioner While Parked?

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DelJulianna
07/29/25 11:26am
Yes. The hazards of continuously running the air conditioner after parking the car are as follows: 1. Harm to human health: Continuing to use the air conditioner after the car stops moving will cause the engine to idle. During engine idling, due to incomplete fuel combustion, the exhaust often contains a large amount of carbon monoxide. Since the interior space of the car is small, when the car is parked and the air conditioner continues to operate with the doors and windows closed, the air inside cannot circulate, resulting in poor air quality. 2. Damage to the engine: Continuing to use the air conditioner after parking the car, rather than turning off the air conditioner before shutting down the engine, will cause the vehicle to start with the air conditioner compressor engaged during the next ignition, increasing the load. Over time, this can cause certain damage to the engine.
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