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You will use more gas when your air conditioner is running.

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Can you heat a car without running the compressor?

In a car the heat usually comes from engine "waste heat". You just need to be running the engine. The compressor is part of the air conditioner, which is used for cooling not heating.


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Can you get cool air from your car without running your air conditioner even on a hot day?

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Why would a car air conditioner start blowing warm air after running for several minutes?

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How cold should the air be coming out of your car air conditioner?

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Does running the heater in the car burn gas?

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