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By Carlee Hoekenga June 25, 2025
Did you know most vehicles have a recirculation button next to the A/C controls — but many drivers aren’t sure when or why to use it? Here’s a quick rule of thumb: ✅ Use it in the summer ❌ Turn it off in the winter Why? The recirculation feature reuses the air already inside your vehicle instead of pulling in hot air from outside. So on scorching days if you’re not using it, your A/C is working overtime trying to cool the hot air from outside! Turning recirculate ON keeps your cabin cooler and reduces strain on your A/C system . Win-win!
By Carlee Hoekenga June 2, 2025
Why Your Car’s A/C is More Than Just Comfort
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