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BlueDevil · Jun 24th, 2020, 13:19

I can't seem to find the simple answer to these questions about A/C system:

1. should the AC be left ON constantly throughout the year, regardless of outside temp/defrosting/etc?

2. somewhere I've read that it's advisable to turn off AC like 2-3 blocks before arriving to let the system evaporate the moisture from dehumidifying while AC was on. But if you do that, then the answer to my 1st question is "NO, don't leave it always on".

To add to questions, when I drive short rounds in the city (say 15-20' in start/stop traffic) if I was to turn the A/C off 5 min before coming home, it would get very hot in the car. So I'm stuck either with having AC but being hot regardless (if I turn it off 2 blocks from home) or I would not let the system dehumidify itself. So one of the 2 premises must be false...

Jun 24th, 2020, 13:19	#1
BlueDevil Member Last Online: Yesterday 10:23 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Zagreb	A/C - always on or not? I can't seem to find the simple answer to these questions about A/C system: 1. should the AC be left ON constantly throughout the year, regardless of outside temp/defrosting/etc? 2. somewhere I've read that it's advisable to turn off AC like 2-3 blocks before arriving to let the system evaporate the moisture from dehumidifying while AC was on. But if you do that, then the answer to my 1st question is "NO, don't leave it always on". To add to questions, when I drive short rounds in the city (say 15-20' in start/stop traffic) if I was to turn the A/C off 5 min before coming home, it would get very hot in the car. So I'm stuck either with having AC but being hot regardless (if I turn it off 2 blocks from home) or I would not let the system dehumidify itself. So one of the 2 premises must be false...