AC Condensation
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AC Condensation
On my 2011, I have been running AC in the normal setting and in max setting, but don't get the water dripping on the ground like I am used to seeing, especially with the high heat and humidity. My 2000 truck used to make lots of water and the wife's '09 Flex does too.
Is this normal with the new trucks?
Is this normal with the new trucks?
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My 2009 has been dripping like crazy with this heat wave here in the northeast. I would have the dealer check the drain, the water is going somewhere and if it's not on the ground it's not good. Chris
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My '10 doesn't drip too dramatically, not like some of the puddles past vehicles have made... and we've been dealing with 110 heat index for a couple weeks.
But, I don't think this is the strongest, a/c I've ever had either.
But, I don't think this is the strongest, a/c I've ever had either.
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You can hang meat in my 2004 Expy while my 2011 takes it's sweet time to get cold, but it does get cold eventually. I've seen many posts like in the past from the 2009's on up. Seems to be normal with gen of trucks. Oh, and not much dripping either.
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Do the 09+ have rear A/C vents? I suppose this would be a center flow-through console option, so If you have a 40/20/40 front bench, maybe not?? I haven't paid that much attention to the back of those consoles. I make sure that my rear vents in my 06 are open so that I get a slight bit of cool air behind me as well as the fronts vents blasting on me. Helps some.
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I've noticed my '10 drips a LOT after using ac for any length of time. I'm comfortable with that.
One thing regarding cooling, keep in mind folks FREON is no longer utilized so cooling in our later models will not be as fast as in previous models. I find my cooling is sufficient and that's without using max ac. Maybe I'm just easier to please, heh. Personally, I'm not sure what the hell max ac does, doesn't seem to cool the cabin any quicker....
One thing regarding cooling, keep in mind folks FREON is no longer utilized so cooling in our later models will not be as fast as in previous models. I find my cooling is sufficient and that's without using max ac. Maybe I'm just easier to please, heh. Personally, I'm not sure what the hell max ac does, doesn't seem to cool the cabin any quicker....
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I've noticed my '10 drips a LOT after using ac for any length of time. I'm comfortable with that.
One thing regarding cooling, keep in mind folks FREON is no longer utilized so cooling in our later models will not be as fast as in previous models. I find my cooling is sufficient and that's without using max ac. Maybe I'm just easier to please, heh. Personally, I'm not sure what the hell max ac does, doesn't seem to cool the cabin any quicker....
One thing regarding cooling, keep in mind folks FREON is no longer utilized so cooling in our later models will not be as fast as in previous models. I find my cooling is sufficient and that's without using max ac. Maybe I'm just easier to please, heh. Personally, I'm not sure what the hell max ac does, doesn't seem to cool the cabin any quicker....
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Max A/C closes the vent to the outside. It recirculates the cabin air and cools that instead of outside air. When it's blazing hot outside, it's usually a good idea to run "normal" A/C with the windows down immediately after getting in the truck if it's been sitting for an extended period of time (i.e. in the parking lot while you've been at work). This will help rid the cabin of the stale air in the truck, and pull in fresh air through the vents. Once the air in the truck begins to cool (say 2-3 minutes later) it's wise to then switch to max A/C so that the air being cooled is continuously cooler the longer you drive.
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Mine is just adequate on reg. air setting, but once I hit the recirc. button it is twice as cold, and cools great. I have no idea why, but it works great and much colder with the recirc button on. Give it a try and let me know if yours works the same. Maybe its some new design?
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Same condenser, just different fan speeds and ducting.
Do the 09+ have rear A/C vents? I suppose this would be a center flow-through console option, so If you have a 40/20/40 front bench, maybe not?? I haven't paid that much attention to the back of those consoles. I make sure that my rear vents in my 06 are open so that I get a slight bit of cool air behind me as well as the fronts vents blasting on me. Helps some.
Do the 09+ have rear A/C vents? I suppose this would be a center flow-through console option, so If you have a 40/20/40 front bench, maybe not?? I haven't paid that much attention to the back of those consoles. I make sure that my rear vents in my 06 are open so that I get a slight bit of cool air behind me as well as the fronts vents blasting on me. Helps some.