Condensation removal....

Condensation on the inside windows. I hate it. How do I get rid of it?
What's the cause of it? Why does it take so long to remove with the
defroster? How can I seal up the outside of my car. What's the best way to
check for air/water infiltration. Ugh. Help!

I run my AC briefly to get rid of it.

Not sure if sealing your car would help, if that were possible.
Remember that condensation is due to the humidity in the air and your
car would still contain air, even if sealed.

Remco

On Mon, 20 Dec 2004 08:57:56 -0800, "ajpdla" >
wrote:

>Condensation on the inside windows. I hate it. How do I get rid of it?
>What's the cause of it? Why does it take so long to remove with the
>defroster? How can I seal up the outside of my car. What's the best way to
>check for air/water infiltration. Ugh. Help!
>

Best way to deal with inside condensation is to use the A/C.

Best way to *avoid* it is to *clean* the inside glass surfaces.
..

"ajpdla" > wrote in message

> Condensation on the inside windows. I hate it. How do I get rid
> of it? What's the cause of it? Why does it take so long to remove
> with the defroster? How can I seal up the outside of my car. What's the
> best way to check for air/water infiltration. Ugh. Help!

As others have and will state, the A/C must be run with the defroster (your
A/C -is- operational, isn't it?). Also, that YOU are in the car ....
BREATHING ... contributes significantly to condensation on your windows. If
you get into the car with WET wearing wet clothing, this too contributes to
window condensation.

--

- Philip

If your vehicle is equipped with a manual 'recirc mode' and you
are operating your heating system in the 'recirc mode,' that's
likely your problem. If not, check for a heater core leak


mike hunt



ajpdla wrote:
>
> Condensation on the inside windows. I hate it. How do I get rid of it?
> What's the cause of it? Why does it take so long to remove with the
> defroster? How can I seal up the outside of my car. What's the best way to
> check for air/water infiltration. Ugh. Help!

ajpdla wrote:
>
> Condensation on the inside windows. I hate it. How do I get rid of it?
> What's the cause of it? Why does it take so long to remove with the
> defroster? How can I seal up the outside of my car. What's the best way to
> check for air/water infiltration. Ugh. Help!

Sealing up your car will only make things worse - unless of
course you don't have the need to breath. The moisture in
your will condense on the windows. How cold is you climate?
Running the A/C while heating will remove a lot of moisture.
Unfortunately most A/C systems don't run once the
temperature drops below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Avoid using
the recirculate setting. This just allows moisture to build
up in the car.

Regards,

Ed White

C. E. White wrote:
> Unfortunately most A/C systems don't run once the
> temperature drops below 40 degrees Fahrenheit.

I don't believe this holds true for automotive systems. On my old
Pontiac the A/C was directly tied to the defroster setting--switch the
system to defrost, and the A/C was activated. Good way to keep the
compressor oils circulating to keep the seals lubricated, in addition to
removing condensation. Worked at any temp, as I recall, and I move
around NY/New England.

I'll confirm this on my new 94 Civic in a few days, as it has now gotten
cold enough around here to check. Disabling it below 40 degrees would be
idiocy--it's the only way to remove condensation effectively. It is
true, however, that many room A/Cs don't function when the outside temp
is "too low"--which occasionally annoys me.

Wet shoes and floor mats aggravate the situation too. bob

"N.E.Ohio Bob" > wrote in message
...
> Wet shoes and floor mats aggravate the situation too. bob

So do lengthy discussions on the merits of Toyota vs. Honda vs. Isuzu Vs.
Chrysler Vs. Ford and who shouldda wouldda won the last election
--
Ray O
(correct punctuation to reply)

"N.E.Ohio Bob" > wrote in message
...
> Wet shoes and floor mats aggravate the situation too. bob

I always forget that part. The heater gets going and evaporates the water
from around our shoes and mats, then the moist air hits the not-yet-heated
windows.

Mike