{"id":574,"date":"2019-07-11T20:22:22","date_gmt":"2019-07-11T20:22:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/?p=574"},"modified":"2019-07-11T20:25:13","modified_gmt":"2019-07-11T20:25:13","slug":"how-to-quickly-cool-down-the-inside-of-your-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/how-to-quickly-cool-down-the-inside-of-your-car\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Quickly Cool Down the Inside of Your Car"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This summer heat has many people avoiding the great outdoors\nat all costs. However, most of us have no choice but to commute around town for\neveryday life responsibilities, like work, school, kids, errands, and more. And\nin this heat, no one wants to deal with discomfort in the middle of a busy day,\nespecially a sweltering car. After sitting in the heat, the interior\ntemperature of a car can rise quickly, and even reach temperatures higher than\nthe outside climate. Fortunately, there are some easy and effective methods you\ncan rely on to cool down the inside of your car on a hot summer day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Continue reading to learn what you can do to make yourself,\nyour passengers, and your pets feel much more comfortable when hopping into the\ncar in hot, humid weather.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"544\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Car-Mechanic-Indianapolis-IN-e1562876415244.jpg\" alt=\"Indianapolis Auto Repair and Service 317-475-1846\" class=\"wp-image-575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Car-Mechanic-Indianapolis-IN-e1562876415244.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Car-Mechanic-Indianapolis-IN-e1562876415244-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Car-Mechanic-Indianapolis-IN-e1562876415244-768x464.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption>Indianapolis Auto Repair and Service 317-475-1846<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Consider Your Safety First<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned, there are many ways to cool off the inside of\na car on a hot day, most of which do not require any additional costs or major\nadjustments. The most important part about dealing with a hot car interior on a\nregular basis is to consider safety. You never want to put yourself, a child,\nor a pet inside of a hot car for any period of time; even just for a minute. If\na car is very hot, allow it to cool down before entering. Also be sure to have\nclean, bottled water on hand to avoid dehydration and to help ease the\ndiscomfort of feeling hot in a car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Here are Some Ways to Cool Down a Car as Fast as Possible:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#x2611; Use a Windshield Cover<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Windshield covers are available at any local automotive\nstore, department store, home improvements stores, and online. They are\ninexpensive and come in a wide range of colors, shapes, sizes, and level of\nquality. Choose one that works best for your windshield shape, and see how well\nit blocks out the sun during the day. Your car interior will be much cooler\nwith this cover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#x2611; Park in Shady Spots<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>By parking under a tree or in a large shadow, you instantly prevent\nyour car from becoming as hot as it could be on a hot day. Use this habit,\nalong with other methods, to get your car to a safe and comfortable temperature\nin no time at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#x2611; Roll Down Your Windows <\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>As soon as you get to your car, open the doors and roll down\nall the windows. While you are implementing other strategies, this allows the\nhot air to escape and the wind to blow through the car. Allow the car to air\nout for a minute or two, or however long you can stand waiting. Then if you\nhave it, proceed to turn on your air conditioning, but not to the max setting.\nSee below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#x2611; Turn On the Regular AC Mode<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Turn on your air conditioning, but not to the max mode. You\ndo not want to blast hot air from your vents. Instead, put your AC on low, and\nthen after a minute or two, increase the speed of the fans. Once you have felt\na cool down, turn your AC to your desired, default setting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#x2611; Have Your Car Serviced<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to keep cool in your car this summer, be sure that\nyour car\u2019s air conditioning is prepared to perform at top efficiency. Routine\ncar maintenance is the best precaution to take to avoid summer breakdowns. Not\nonly will a mechanic ensure your AC is tuned and charged, they will be able to\ncatch and reverse any small issues that might affect your air conditioning down\nthe line. And this is important since no one wants to be left without air conditioning\non a hot summer day! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Trusted Indianapolis<\/strong> <strong>Car Maintenance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Call Northeast Auto Service at 317-475-1846<\/strong> for professional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/services\/auto-air-conditioning-repair.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"auto air conditioner service and repair (opens in a new tab)\">auto air conditioner service and repair<\/a> in Indianapolis, Indiana. We\u2019re ASE certified car mechanics who provide a wide range of auto repairs and maintenance for both foreign and domestic vehicles. We also provide several amenities, such as free written estimates, flexible drop off and pickup hours, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"590\" height=\"288\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ASE-Certified-Automotive-Mechanics-Indianapolis-1.jpeg\" alt=\"ASE Certified Automotive Mechanics 317-475-1846\" class=\"wp-image-534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ASE-Certified-Automotive-Mechanics-Indianapolis-1.jpeg 590w, https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ASE-Certified-Automotive-Mechanics-Indianapolis-1-300x146.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This summer heat has many people avoiding the great outdoors at all costs. However, most of us have no choice but to commute around town for everyday life responsibilities, like work, school, kids, errands, and more. 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