What Causes the Water Flowing Sound in Car Air Conditioning?

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BethanyAnn
07/29/25 8:58pm
This sound is caused by the refrigerant flowing inside the air conditioning pipelines, which is a normal phenomenon. The following are the functions of car air conditioning: 1. Temperature regulation: This is the primary function of car air conditioning. In summer, the cooling system generates cold air to lower the temperature inside the cabin; in winter, except for large commercial vehicles that use independent combustion heaters for heating, other vehicles basically utilize waste heat from the car for heating. 2. Humidity regulation: Humidity greatly affects the comfort of passengers inside the car. The humidity inside the cabin should generally be maintained between 30% and 70%. Ordinary car air conditioning systems do not have the function to regulate cabin humidity, and it can only be adjusted by using ventilation devices or advanced luxury cars equipped with integrated heating and cooling air conditioners. 3. Airflow regulation: The speed and direction of airflow significantly impact human comfort. If the air blows directly, when the temperature is appropriate, the speed should be limited to a certain range. The speed can be appropriately adjusted based on the passengers' living environment, age, health condition, and temperature preferences. 4. Air purification: The quality of air inside the cabin is an important guarantee for comfort.
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