Fogging on the Windows – Facts, Causes and Quick Fixes
Fogging can occur on the windshield window and blocks our visibility due to the temperature and moisture difference between the inside and outside of the car.
During the cold winter climate, due to the warmth inside the car, fog builds up inside your windows, while during summer, upon turning ON the AC inside the car, fog builds up outside the windshield window blurring the vision.
Whether the fog is inside or outside the car and it is blocking your vision means it is a dangerous situation. So it is important to make your windows clear irrespective of the weather condition for your safe driving on the roads.
How to Fix Blurred Foggy Windows?
In order to eliminate the fog, we must try to bring the temperature inside the car to match with the outside temperature as closely as possible.
Steps to quickly defog the windows in winter:
Turn ON the defrost vent without heat or opening the windows is the fastest way to dissipate the fog on the window.
The above is used to quickly deal with the defogging condition where you have to see outside in a hurry and it may be uncomfortable for the passengers sitting inside the car.
You can also try out the below steps
- Turn heater ON at full
- Turn AC on
- Turn off Air Recirculate Mode
- Open the windows
Steps to defog the windows in summer:
Warm up inside temperature by doing the below steps,
- Use the windshield wiper to get rid of condensation until you have balanced the temperature.
- Turn down the AC or sometimes you need to turn it OFF.
- Turn OFF Air Recirculation Mode.
Driving with foggy windows can be potential driving hazard. Use the above tips and ensure your safety while driving irrespective of the weather.
Extra Tip :
Keep the windshield window extra clean, clean windows improve visibility and less prone to fogging.
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