Who runs the A/C in the middle of winter? You do—if your truck or equipment cab has a defroster.
Your air conditioner removes excess moisture from the air, so it has a big effect on how quickly and effectively the defroster can clear the windshield.
“If you want to improve the performance of your defroster and increase forward visibility from the cab, have your air conditioner inspected,” says Gary Hansen, vice president of Red Dot Corp., a leader in heavy-duty mobile HVAC. You may have a refrigerant leak or some other problem that makes it difficult for the system to do its job.
There are other steps you can take to help your HVAC system perform well in cooler temperatures, Hansen says. Most are quick, simple, and inexpensive. Learn more