What to Do When the Car Door Handle Freezes?

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HannahFitz
07/25/25 1:52am
If the car door handle is frozen and it's convenient, you can use a long extension cord to connect a household hairdryer to melt the ice on the door handle. Alternatively, you can use warm water to rinse off the ice on the car door. During winter when temperatures are low, it is recommended not to park the car outdoors. If there is accumulated water in the door gaps, it is very likely to freeze. After the car door handle is frozen, do not use brute force to open the door, as this can damage the door handle and potentially harm components like the door handle lock.
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