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Old 01-27-2018, 07:43 PM   #1
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When HVAC is in defrost setting you are utilizing the a/c compressor. It kicks in in order to extract moist air inside the cabin to combat fogging up.

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Old 01-27-2018, 07:47 PM   #2
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When HVAC is in defrost setting you are utilizing the a/c compressor. It kicks in in order to extract moist air inside the cabin to combat fogging up.

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I understand that. To me, defrost is different than heater. :)

However defrost does use more fuel since A/C kicks in.

Thanks for clarify it.
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