What does ECON mean in vehicle air conditioning?
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The ECON in car air conditioning is actually a mode of the air conditioning system, which only takes effect when the air conditioning is turned on for cooling. The air conditioning compressor is driven by the engine and can consume up to 20% of the engine's power. After activating the ECON mode, the vehicle will reduce the power consumption of the air conditioning while ensuring its effectiveness, thereby achieving fuel savings. The method to turn on the air conditioning's economy mode is very simple: the owner just needs to press the "Econ" button after turning on the air conditioning. When the light on the button is on, the air conditioning cooling system is turned off, and only natural air or warm air is provided. Here is an introduction to the ECON mode of car air conditioning: Usually, car air conditioning has an A/C symbol to indicate whether the air conditioning is on or off, representing the economy mode of the air conditioning. In this state, the compressor also works. Compared to the normal mode, the control point of the compressor is raised, and the compressor does not remain engaged continuously during operation. The start and stop points of the compressor are controlled by the evaporation temperature. In normal mode, the compressor's start-stop point is between 2~4°C. In ECON mode, the compressor's start-stop point is between 8~10°C. The lower the temperature, the longer the compressor's working time and the greater its workload. Activating the ECON mode will save engine power output and conserve fuel. The functions of the car air conditioning: Using the continuous phase change cycle of the refrigerant to achieve cooling effects; Removing dust, odors, smoke, and toxic gases from the air inside the car to freshen the air, and humidifying the air inside the car to increase its relative humidity; Using the engine coolant, waste heat, or heat generated by a burner as a heat source for heating, which is then heated by a heater and blown into the car by a fan to raise the temperature at the air outlets for heating purposes; Drawing in fresh air from outside the car for ventilation and air exchange, which also helps prevent windshield fogging. Precautions for using air conditioning in the car: Do not set the air conditioning temperature too low. A large temperature difference between the inside and outside of the car can easily cause the driver to catch a cold, and excessively low temperatures may also increase the risk of arthritis for passengers. Control the direction of the air outlets. Based on the principle that cold air sinks and hot air rises, when using the air conditioning, set the air outlets upward when cooling and downward when heating. Do not turn on the air conditioning immediately after the car has been exposed to the sun. After exposure, the temperature inside the car will be very high. First, open the windows for ventilation, and then turn on the air conditioning after the hot air has been expelled.
