Where does a car air conditioner get the air from?

Mostly recirculated from the interior of the car, some fresh air is also included usually around 15-20% of total airflow. As far as where exactly it comes from, usually the recirculation air comes from an inlet on the dashboard commonly by the glove compartment. read more

All air conditioners work the same way whether they are installed in a building, or in a car. The fridge or freezer is in a way an air conditioner as well. Air conditioning is a field in it's own right, but we'll stick to the main points or a car's air conditioning and the main parts used and a few hints to keep the air-con system running properly. read more

Expert advice from Consumer Reports on how to cool your vehicle efficiently, with tips on car air conditioning settings, and the reasons why. read more

Now, any car older than that needs to be retrofitted with a new system that can use the newer, safer refrigerant. Air conditioning has worked pretty much the same way for its entire existence: it cools and removes humidity from the air. read more