A/C proper usage

**Kasenklaud** · November 18th, 2013 10:28 AM

mga master,

tanong lang kung anong proper na pagbukas ng a/c naka fan ba muna at off ang thermostat o sabay na bukas ang fan at thermostat...? anong mas mabuti para humaba ang buhay ng a/c...?

**shadow** · November 18th, 2013 10:48 AM

Doesn't matter really...either way walang problema but I don't see the logic of turning on the fan first bago buksan yun compressor..makes no sense

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**JohnM** · November 18th, 2013 11:06 AM

Parang aircon sa bahay? Fan muna bago Low Cool? I don't want to add unnecessary wear and tear to my switches. Basta I make sure that the AC is off before I start the engine to minimize load on the starter and battery. I turn off the aircon first before turning off the engine.

**Red Advent 04** · January 22nd, 2014 12:45 PM

Originally Posted by JohnM

Parang aircon sa bahay? Fan muna bago Low Cool? I don't want to add unnecessary wear and tear to my switches. Basta I make sure that the AC is off before I start the engine to minimize load on the starter and battery. I turn off the aircon first before turning off the engine.

+10 bro..yung iba naman kase pag ON ng switch sagad agad sa high para daw lumamig agad..

**Yuki13** · May 2nd, 2014 03:24 PM

Sharing an old article: Honda's Tips on Proper Use of Car Aircon

Summer is officially here! Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. imparts practical tips on proper use and maintenance of car air-conditioning unit to beat the summer heat. The air-conditioning unit is an indispensable item in today's car especially in a tropical country such as ours.

In new cars, problems hardly ever occur but after a length of time, depending on the working conditions, its efficiency naturally diminishes. So, it is advisable that car owners know how to properly use and maintain the car's air-con system in order to obtain the longest possible service.

Here are the following suggestions:

1. Check the position of the compressor control switch (A/C knob) if it is in the 'open' or 'shut off' position. One should shut if off before starting the engine. This will avoid unnecessary drag caused by the compressor while cranking the engine.

2. Once the engine runs on, switch the fan on first. Blow the air-con's fan at the highest speed for about a minute in order to clear away the hot air trapped in the air-con's ducts. Then, depress the A/C knob to turn the compressor on at coolest temperature. The next step is to adjust the fan speed and temperature control switch to the level most comfortable to you.

3. Switch off the compressor before cutting off the engine. Keep the fan on at highest speed so that it blows away all humidity trapped inside the evaporator or 'air-box.' This will help eliminate the smell of stale air when you subsequently turn on air-con again, and at the same time, to lengthen the service of the evaporator. The process only takes about 2-3 minutes.

The smell of stale air inside air-con ducts can be eliminated by simply parking your car in a sunny, open space. Open all doors and leave the car for about 2-3 hours or until the smell finally disappears. Make sure that the sun's ray reaches the greater part of the cabin. If the stale smell still persists, however, consult a reliable service center nearby.

Honda's Tips on Proper Use of Car Aircon - Auto News by AutoIndustriya.com

**Yuki13** · May 2nd, 2014 03:25 PM

Sharing an old article: Honda's Tips on Proper Use of Car Aircon

Summer is officially here! Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. imparts practical tips on proper use and maintenance of car air-conditioning unit to beat the summer heat. The air-conditioning unit is an indispensable item in today's car especially in a tropical country such as ours.

In new cars, problems hardly ever occur but after a length of time, depending on the working conditions, its efficiency naturally diminishes. So, it is advisable that car owners know how to properly use and maintain the car's air-con system in order to obtain the longest possible service.

Here are the following suggestions:

1. Check the position of the compressor control switch (A/C knob) if it is in the 'open' or 'shut off' position. One should shut if off before starting the engine. This will avoid unnecessary drag caused by the compressor while cranking the engine.

2. Once the engine runs on, switch the fan on first. Blow the air-con's fan at the highest speed for about a minute in order to clear away the hot air trapped in the air-con's ducts. Then, depress the A/C knob to turn the compressor on at coolest temperature. The next step is to adjust the fan speed and temperature control switch to the level most comfortable to you.

3. Switch off the compressor before cutting off the engine. Keep the fan on at highest speed so that it blows away all humidity trapped inside the evaporator or 'air-box.' This will help eliminate the smell of stale air when you subsequently turn on air-con again, and at the same time, to lengthen the service of the evaporator. The process only takes about 2-3 minutes.

The smell of stale air inside air-con ducts can be eliminated by simply parking your car in a sunny, open space. Open all doors and leave the car for about 2-3 hours or until the smell finally disappears. Make sure that the sun's ray reaches the greater part of the cabin. If the stale smell still persists, however, consult a reliable service center nearby.

Honda's Tips on Proper Use of Car Aircon - Auto News by AutoIndustriya.com

**dr. d** · December 3rd, 2013 04:49 PM

Originally Posted by shadow

Doesn't matter really...either way walang problema but I don't see the logic of turning on the fan first bago buksan yun compressor..makes no sense

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you're probably not old enough to know... but my parents insist that that you should turn your fan on for 5 minutes, before turning on the cool.. heh heh.
i didn't understand why then, and i still don't understand why now.
old wives' tales..

**yebo** · December 3rd, 2013 05:09 PM

kahit anong style pwede. basta ang uunahin mo palagi bago pumasok ng kotse e yung....

maligo! ang kalimitan sanhi ng pagbabara ng evaporator e libag na galing sa iyo. yan ang kinabubuhay ng germs at fungi na siyang bumabara sa evaporator fins.

**gllenium** · January 16th, 2014 05:13 PM

Originally Posted by yebo

kahit anong style pwede. basta ang uunahin mo palagi bago pumasok ng kotse e yung....

maligo! ang kalimitan sanhi ng pagbabara ng evaporator e libag na galing sa iyo. yan ang kinabubuhay ng germs at fungi na siyang bumabara sa evaporator fins.

:hysterical:

**gllenium** · January 16th, 2014 05:21 PM

By the way ang practice ko e: 1. turn on engine 2.turn on fan only 5. after 3-5 mins turn on A/C. My ride is Honda EK 99 5 years sa akin wala akong pinagawang sira ng A/C ko maliban s maintenance, wear & tear parts.