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• A/C Dries The Air - Did you know that your air conditioner plays dual roles, both cooling and drying the air inside your car? Most modern cars run the A/C pump all of the time, keeping moisture off the inside of your windshield and windows for better visibility and a safer experience. 

• Max A/C Isn't Always Best - When you get in your hot car, don't use Max A/C right away. Max A/C recirculates the air inside your car and is best used when the inside air is cooler than the air outside. Use standard air conditioning until the air in your car cools off a bit and then hit Max A/C to cool it down even more.

• Max A/C and Heat - Your car will probably turn the MAX A/C off automatically if you are using defrost or heat settings. That's because the MAX button keeps moist air recirculating in your car, which is the opposite of defrost. If you are trying to dry your windshield, use standard A/C.

• Refrigerant is The Lifeblood of The System - Your climate control system is filled with a refrigerant gas that gets very cold when compressed and decompressed. If your air conditioning system is low on Freon, or there is air in the system, the A/C will make less cold air. The folks at Lake Ridge Auto Care can check your refrigerant level and top it off properly if you don't have enough to keep things cool.

• Don't Roll Down Your Windows - Newer air conditioning systems use a fraction of the power older systems used and are super efficient. In fact, running your air conditioner will get you better fuel mileage than turning it off and rolling down your windows, which creates fuel draining drag and turbulence. Feel free to use your air conditioner whenever you want to cool down, and if your A/C needs service, visit Lake Ridge Auto Care to get it fixed for a bump in fuel mileage and more comfortable cruising.

• That "A/C smell" - Over time, moisture can collect in your vents, making them a perfect home for mold, mildew and bacteria. Keep debris out of the fresh air intake located under the hood at the base of your windshield and use an aerosol vent cleaner to kill the critters that cause that stale smell when you turn on your air conditioner.

Let Lake Ridge Auto Car Tackle Your Car Air Conditioning Repair!