Montello Auto Repair

Cold weather makes it easy to forget about the A/C button, but your air conditioning system never really goes “off duty.” In winter, it helps clear foggy glass, dry out damp air, and keep you comfortable when the heater alone makes the cabin feel stuffy. A proper A/C inspection checks far more than whether the vents blow cold on a hot day, and winter is actually a smart time to make sure it is ready for both defrosting now and cooling once summer comes back. Why Your A/C System Matters in Winter Even when you think of it as a summer feature, the A/C is working quietly behind your defrost setting. When the system is healthy, it pulls moisture out of the air, which helps clear fogged windows faster and keeps them from fogging up again as you drive. If the A/C is weak, winter mornings can turn into a battle with hazy glass and constant windshield wiping inside. Cold starts, road salt, and big temperature swings can also worsen small leaks and electrical is ... read more