Is it advisable to roll down windows before switching on AC
![](https://www.team-bhp.com/sites/default/files/styles/check_extra_large_for_review/public/car-windows-2.jpg)
BHPian Anees_Offl recently shared this with other enthusiasts.I always had this doubt in mind. Different people had given me different answers. So, thought of posting this in this forum.We all know the
BHPian Anees_Offl recently shared this with other enthusiasts. I always had this doubt in mind. Different people had given me different answers. So, thought of posting this in this forum. We all know the temperature inside a car will be much higher than the temperature prevailing outside.
![](https://media.angi.com/s3fs-public/window-ac-unit.jpeg)
How Much Does It Cost to Run a Window Air Conditioner? [2024 Data]
![](https://www.whynter.com/wp-content/uploads/USA-TODAY-2023.jpg)
Whynter ARC-14S: Powerful, Good Housekeeping's Top Pick
![](https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/images/uploads/authors/How_to_demist.jpg)
How to demist your car windscreen quickly
![](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/file-917-645e4d21bf199.jpeg)
10 Best Portable Air Conditioners of 2024 - Portable AC Unit Reviews
![](https://www.whynter.com/wp-content/uploads/ARC-14S-5-GH-3.jpg)
Whynter ARC-14S: Powerful, Good Housekeeping's Top Pick
![](https://cdn1.leasing.com/cms/db2019au01705_large.jpg)
Saving fuel: Windows down or air con on, which is better
How to Cool Down a Room Fast Without AC
![](https://i.guim.co.uk/img/static/sys-images/Media/Pix/pictures/2009/8/7/1249658032228/Stuff-magazine---Septembe-001.jpg?width=465&quality=85&dpr=1&s=none)
Stuff Magazine South Africa December 2013 (Digital)
![](https://i1.wp.com/bjak.my/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/photo1638424122.jpeg?fit=1708%2C1080&ssl=1)
Sleeping In The Car? Here's Why You Shouldn't
![](https://d1pjg4o0tbonat.cloudfront.net/content/dam/midea-aem/us/air-conditioners/window-air-conditioners/midea_certified-images/Midea-U-Wirecutter.jpg/jcr:content/renditions/cq5dam.web.5000.5000.jpeg)
Window AC
![](https://www.cnet.com/a/img/resize/13d59ae25ad8a69c685a967f3b2a5adf1f4264b1/hub/2022/03/10/1a3a817b-0a51-475e-91e0-2c74d66534a2/gettyimages-1234318212.jpg?auto=webp&fit=crop&height=1200&width=1200)
Window Air Conditioners vs. Portable Air Conditioners: Which One Is Right for You? - CNET
![](https://compote.slate.com/images/5ea549f5-83ca-4ea5-ae9c-154051a5d310.jpg)
Does it really save gas to roll down your windows instead of flipping on the AC?
![](https://images.ctfassets.net/2sam6k0rncvg/6lVRPa2ADJWDivTjEk7qNI/404543d9cd35d154ad83a427ff4c3908/defogger-in-car.png)
Defogger in a Car: How to Defog Car Windows in the Rain
![](https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01HF2HDWMPV93TQKE55C00CTBT/hero-image.fill.size_1248x702.v1699836272.jpg)
Whether to Turn on the A/C or Roll Down the Windows, According to Science