Air Conditioning and Heating

Where Is the Defroster Located in a Car?

Summary The front defroster is in the dash near the windshield’s bottom, while the rear defroster has wires in the…

4 weeks ago

What Are Car Swamp Coolers?

Summary Car swamp coolers, also known as evaporative coolers, are used to cool the air inside a vehicle by evaporating…

7 months ago

Engine Air Filter vs. Cabin Air Filter: Key Differences Explained

Summary Most modern vehicles have two air filters: the engine air filter and the cabin air filter. They essentially serve…

7 months ago

Why Your A/C Turns off Due to High Engine Temp

Summary If your car’s A/C shuts off due to high engine temperature, then it might be because of low coolant…

8 months ago

How Does a Car Heater Work?

Summary Car heating systems consist of a heater core, blower motor, heater hoses, heater control valve, and HVAC control panel.…

8 months ago

What Does Your Car’s Auto A/C Button Do?

Summary The auto button activates the HVAC system’s auto setting, which optimizes various HVAC settings such as the blower’s fan…

10 months ago

Tips for A/C Compressor Replacement

Summary The A/C compressor circulates and pressurizes the A/C system’s refrigerant. If the compressor is inoperative, your vehicle’s A/C will…

11 months ago

How to Make Your Car’s A/C Colder

Summary Air conditioning systems in vehicles are closed and sealed units wherein a belt-driven compressor circulates refrigerant throughout the system.…

12 months ago

Overfilled Coolant Reservoir: Consequences, Causes, and Solutions

Summary You shouldn’t overfill your coolant reservoir. Doing so will cause the cooling system to push the coolant out of…

1 year ago

Is Your A/C Stuck On Defrost Mode? Possible Causes and Fixes

Summary Over time, the defrost door actuator in your car’s air conditioning system can fail. If the actuator is electric,…

1 year ago