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Why Does a Car Need Air Conditioning Cleaning?

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VonNatalie
07/29/25 12:34pm

Failure to clean and maintain the car's air conditioning system can lead to hazards. Here are the extended details: 1. A large amount of dust and dirt accumulates on the filter plate, radiator, evaporator, and fin surfaces, causing airflow blockage. 2. This results in reduced cooling and heating efficiency, increased power consumption, and noise. 3. It shortens the lifespan of the air conditioning system. 4. It produces unpleasant odors and fosters bacteria and mites, posing health risks. 5. The car's air conditioning intake has a pollen filter designed to prevent external dust from entering during the external circulation mode. When cleaning the air conditioning, remove the pollen filter and spray the air conditioning foam cleaner into the intake. Ensure the air conditioning vents are closed to prevent the foam cleaner from leaking out. Afterward, start the car and turn on the air conditioning to allow the foam cleaner to circulate internally within the system for several minutes, ensuring it reaches all channels. After 5 minutes, turn off the air conditioning and the engine, and the contaminants will drain out from the air conditioning's pipeline system located under the chassis.

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