While it is often used to keep drivers cool in the summer, air conditioning can also demist windows (Image: Getty)
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With various parts of the country recently experiencing and showers, many motorists are getting into cars with misted windows.
A motoring expert at vehicle component retailer highlighted that air conditioning is one of the best ways to quickly remove condensation, but only if the system is working correctly.
They explained: “When the temperature drops, you will notice more mist on your windscreen when driving.
“One of the fastest ways you can clear this mist is by setting your air-conditioning to match the car temperature to the weather outside, so it is important that it is running properly.”
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Condensation must be cleared from all car windows to prevent fines of up to £2,500 (Image: Getty)
Vehicle windows typically mist up when the air outside the vehicle is more humid than it is within, causing condensation to build up within the vehicle.
By running the air conditioning, drivers are able to dry out the air inside the car, causing any mist on the screen to clear in a couple of minutes.
It is vital that drivers avoid setting off before all the windows in their car are fog free, with those found using a vehicle with an obstructed view of the road risking a fine of up to £2,500, not to mention points on their licence.
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If the air stays warm at a low setting, the air conditioning system likely needs to be recharged (Image: Getty)
LKQ Euro Car Parts highlighted that motorists should soon be able to detect if the air conditioning system in their vehicle is faulty by any unusual noises or smells.
They added: “You will know of any issues with the air-con unit if the airstream is low, there are any bad smells or unusual sounds coming from the vents, or your windscreen is taking longer to clear than usual.”
In most cases, faulty air conditioning systems will make a banging or grinding noise when there is a leak or spread a musty smell around the interior if mould is forming within.
Drivers who do not have a car with air conditioning can also prevent condensation from forming on their vehicle’s windows by rubbing them with a cut potato.
Whilst it sounds unusual, the starch found within the potato can create a handy shield that causes any moisture to run off the windows before condensation can form.
For the best results, drivers should try to cover as much of the window’s surface as possible and apply a new layer once every few weeks.