5 tips to stop your car windows from fogging up on winter mornings, from the experts at your local CoolCar Air-Conditioning Centre.
Monday 8 May 2017, 11:00AM
By Media PA
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You’re running late for work, grab a quick breakfast to-go, rush out to the car, start it up, put your seatbelt on, look up and your windscreen is completely fogged up.
So what do you do?
You can’t start driving when you can’t see where you’re going. Most people furiously wipe the mist away only for it to return within a few seconds.
Others might wind down their windows and get blasted by the cool morning air. Some might turn their air-conditioning on full and wait for the fog to disappear.
Catherine Tocker from CoolCar in Hamilton says this problem can be a daily battle for people over winter.
“That’s why we wanted to share some tips for how to help reduce condensation in your vehicle, and the best ways to deal with it.”
What causes foggy windscreens?
Windows fog up on the inside when warm, moist air in the car - usually caused by your breath - meets colder glass surfaces, causing condensation.
Not breathing is not a viable option, so CoolCar Air-Conditioning Centre has come up with 5 ways to stop your car windows from fogging up on winter mornings.
Make sure your vehicle’s air-conditioning is running correctly. This is by far the most important factor in preventing foggy windows. If your air-conditioning is working as it should, then it will deal to condensation quickly. You can get your air-conditioning tested and repaired at your local CoolCar Air-Conditioning Centre.
Reduce moisture build-up inside your vehicle. There are all sorts of creative ways people do this, from installing car dehumidifiers to putting socks full of cat litter on the dashboard. The most simple way is to regularly air your vehicle out on fine days.
Wind your windows right down. If you get enough cold air into your car to dilute your warm breath then, yes, your condensation will fade. However, it also means you’ll be cold and uncomfortable on your drive to work.
Apply anti-fog spray to your windscreen. You can buy various anti-fog products from automotive stores. While some people say this work well, others say it’s more trouble than it’s worth.
Get your seals checked. Ask your mechanic to check door and window seals in your vehicle. Damaged seals may be letting moisture into your vehicle, contributing to your condensation problem.
So there you have it. Five simple ways to help stop foggy windows.
If you want to get your car air-conditioning checked and repaired before you start running into this problem on a daily basis, give your local CoolCar Air-Conditioning Centre a call.
CoolCar Air-Conditioning Centres have expert staff, quality service and the right equipment to get the job done.
There are centres in Hamilton, Central Auckland, East Auckland, Onehunga, Manukau and North Shore.
Contact CoolCar Air-Conditioning Centre Hamilton
Address: 399 Te Rapa Road, Hamilton
Postal Address: PO Box 27-145, Garnett Avenue, Hamilton, 3257
Phone: (09) 849 6906
Fax: (09) 849 6460
Website: www.coolcar.co.nz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoolCarAirConditioningCentre/
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