How To Defrost Windows

Between the scraping action of your credit card your wipers and fluid and your defroster your window should be free of ice within a few minutes.

How to defrost windows. Thats rightjust water and rubbing alcohol. One of the most dreaded tasks of the cold winter months is waiting for your windshield to defrost. If its urgent that you leave right away you might be tempted to hit the road before your windows fully defog and we probably dont have to tell you that thats not the safest idea because well you wont be able to see out the windows.

Crack your windows. Set the climate control to full defrost rather than bi-level. Why does water and alcohol work so well.

Hold it close and move it around the inner surface of the glass until the frost is gone. It is important that the windows are freed from moisture before departure. Periodically spray wiper fluid and run the wipers for a few seconds.

For the science behind why this setting works best and how fog forms in the first place check out Robers video. If you have to leave your car outside overnight you know what a pain it is to defrost the windshield on those cold morningsAn ice scraper works but it can take a lot of energy time and frozen. Wipe up interior moisture and water droplets with a rag to avoid warping your dashboard.

Press the recirculation button. Press the front defrost button. Start with a properly operating heater.

With the Climatronic climate control system clearing the windows is easy. Forget newspaper or de-icing spray or snapping. Start your engine and using the defroster setting crank the heater up all the way to absorb excess moisture within your vehicle.