Originally Posted By: gregoron
I guess it doesn't matter if I leave the AC compressor and fan on, or turn it off, before I shut off the engine. It won't damage the compressor or put a load on the engine when starting again.
As for the mold prevention, I can just leave the vent open (i.e. recirc off) after I turn off AC or engine to allow moisture from the evaporator escape outside.
If you are truly trying to dry it out.. it is the compressor that needs to be shut off - otherwise you are just making it "wetter" by letting in fresh air. Recirc air is more dry in operation as it takes multiple trips thru the evap core to squeeze out more moisture and get the air colder. This leads to less moisture collection and draining of said moisture.
BurrWinder
BurrWinder
I guess it doesn't matter if I leave the AC compressor and fan on, or turn it off, before I shut off the engine. It won't damage the compressor or put a load on the engine when starting again.
As for the mold prevention, I can just leave the vent open (i.e. recirc off) after I turn off AC or engine to allow moisture from the evaporator escape outside.
If you are truly trying to dry it out.. it is the compressor that needs to be shut off - otherwise you are just making it "wetter" by letting in fresh air. Recirc air is more dry in operation as it takes multiple trips thru the evap core to squeeze out more moisture and get the air colder. This leads to less moisture collection and draining of said moisture.
BurrWinder
BurrWinder
