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What are the effects of turning on the cold air without AC?

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ThomasRose

07/29/25 8:25pm

The effects of turning on the cold air without AC: Without AC, the air will blow directly from the air vents without being cooled, and over time it will become increasingly hot. To get cold air in the car, the AC switch must be turned on, which activates the compressor to deliver cooled air. Below is an introduction to the working principles of the car's air conditioning system: 1. Cold air working principle: Cold air is formed by compressing the refrigerant to liquefy it and then vaporize it, absorbing a significant amount of heat from the air. When the cold air is turned on, the compressor pulley drives the compressor to work, increasing the engine load and consuming a certain amount of fuel. 2. Warm air working principle: Warm air comes from the heat generated by the engine during operation. After the engine's cooling system dissipates heat from the engine, a fan sends this heat into the car to form warm air.

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