What to Do When Car Windows Frost Over?
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Start the car and let it warm up for a few minutes. Once the engine temperature rises, begin heating (external circulation) and set the fan to maximum speed. Turn on the front window defrost mode. After a few minutes, gaps will gradually appear in the frost. At this point, using the windshield wipers and washer fluid can quickly remove the frost.
I really hate it when the windows frost over, especially on winter mornings when I'm in a hurry to get to work. Opening the car door to see a white, frosted windshield is the worst. In such cases, I usually don’t rush to drive immediately. Instead, I start the car and let it warm up for a few minutes, then turn on the defroster for the front windshield. The hot air blows out, and within five minutes or so, the frost starts to melt. If I'm short on time, I’ll use an ice scraper that I keep handy to gently scrape off the outer layer of frost, being careful not to use too much force to avoid scratching the glass. Frost also tends to form on the inside of the windows, so I always keep a dry towel in the car to wipe them down as needed. Prevention is key in winter—after parking, I leave the windows slightly cracked to allow ventilation, or I use an anti-frost spray on the glass surface, which works really well. Never pour hot water on the windshield, as it could crack the glass—safety first!
