What’s the best way to defog my car windows when it rains? I feel like I always just turn on defrost, but sometimes it seems like it makes the problem worse.
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
There’s nothing worse than foggy windows! Luckily, there are a few things that you can do to defog your car windows when it rains:
Turn off air recirculation. If you use your defrost, turning off air recirculation can prevent excessive fogginess.
Turn on your AC. Your air conditioning system can help by absorbing excess moisture in the air. It’s a good idea to turn on your heat as well. The heat will take moisture out of the interior and the AC will help remove it from the air.
If it’s not raining too hard, open your windows to get some fresh air into your car.
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