Car too hot inside? Do not open the windows!
This way the inside of your car cools down the fastest
Although not everyone can enjoy this luxury, nowadays most cars are equipped with air-conditioning. This is handy, because these days summers are getting warmer and warmer. Are you about to get into a hot car (read: mini sauna)? If so, do not open the windows!
Fastest way
If you get into your hot car, you may be tempted to open the windows right away, to get rid of the hot air. However, it appears that this is not the fastest way to cool your car. Thrillist research shows that your car cools down faster if you keep the windows closed. The website explored various methods to find the fastest way to cool a car from the inside, and they found that this works best. This is because no new warm air enters the car and the cold air-conditioning can do its job better, because this cold air does not escape through the window.
Open windows
We realize it is not very appealing to get into a sweltering car and to leave the windows closed. You can let the car cool slightly by opening the windows before you get in to depart. In that case, open the windows about five minutes before departure. You can also open and close the door a few times to expel the hot air from your car – if you feel like doing this. If the temperature is too high, this may be the last thing you feel like doing. Close the windows (and doors of course) when you are back in the car and turn on the air-conditioning. The air-conditioning also works best in a moving car.
Difference in temperature
When it’s 35 degrees outside, it can be very tempting to turn the air-conditioner to 21 degrees. Is this such a good idea? Unfortunately, it isn’t. The temperature difference should not be more than 8 degrees. In addition, it is better for fuel consumption if the difference between the outdoor and indoor temperature does not exceed 5 degrees.
