What Causes the Odor When the Air Conditioner is First Turned On in a New Car?

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GenevieveLee
07/29/25 10:58pm
New car air conditioners may emit an odor when first turned on because chemical agents like glue are used during the assembly of components such as the evaporator, which can release odors through the air ducts and pollute the cabin air. Solutions: 1. Place bamboo charcoal inside the car; 2. Place apples or lemons; 3. Install a car electronic air freshener. Tips for using the car air conditioner: 1. Avoid setting the heater temperature too high in winter; 2. Frequently use the AUTO button on the air conditioning panel to maintain a relatively stable cabin temperature for comfort; 3. Use the external air circulation mode in clean environments to purify cabin air; 4. Regularly check and replace the pollen filter and clean the air conditioner evaporator box to effectively eliminate odors and bacteria in the air conditioning system; 5. For vehicles with manual air conditioning, it is also necessary to regularly turn on the cooling system in winter to protect its performance.
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