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IS more gas used with the air conditioner on?

Anonymous

∙ 17y ago

Updated: 9/14/2023

Yes. But if you try to save gas by turning off the ac and drive with the windows open you will change the aerodynamic properties of the car so that its air resistance is higher and it will therefore use as much (or more) gas as with the ac on (and windows closed).

Wiki User

∙ 17y ago

What else can I help you with?

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

What is the name of gas used in air conditioner?

FREON

Do you burn more gas with your air conditioner on?

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Will I use more gas when I use my car's air conditioner than if I used the car vents?

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What is the gas used in refrigerator and air conditioner?

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What gas is used in air conditioner?

As of now, Air conditioner uses R22 refrigerant. In coming days ACs will come with refrigerants such as R410A, R407C etc.

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What is the name of the gas in air conditioner?

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Why do you get many more miles to the gallon of gas when you do not use your cars air conditioner?

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What is the type of freon gas used in central air conditioner unit?

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What does the compressor in an air conditioner do?

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Does having your air conditioner on use up your gas?

assuming this is in your car, yes, you will use more gas with the a/c on than you would with it off.