What Are the Techniques for Defrosting and Defogging a Car?

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07/29/25 9:30pm
For most car owners, using the air conditioning system to defog is a common method. Almost all cars on the market today have air vents located under the front windshield. Simply adjusting the air conditioning to the appropriate setting allows the airflow from the vents to clear the fog. Turning on the car's fan and the cooling switch will quickly dissipate the fog on the front windshield with cold air, which is very effective. However, this method has a drawback: the cold air can make passengers inside the car feel uncomfortably chilly, especially during the already cold winter months. Moreover, the fog may reappear once the cold air is turned off, making it not the most recommended method for defogging.
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