What to Do When You Can't Defrost an Icy Windshield

What to Do When You Can’t Defrost an Icy Windshield Q. My front windshield is always icing over, and the defroster doesn’t clear it up. What helps? A. It sounds like your defroster system needs repairing, says Jeff Bartlett, deputy cars editor. If it were working correctly, it would help clear your windows on the coldest days, even if your car sits outside all day. He suggests starting your car and turning on the defroster with the fans on high speed to start to melt exterior ice before you start to remove it with a scraper. Don’t use windshield wipers while the glass is icy because that will wear out the blades. By the time you finish scraping, any fog on the inside should start to clear. If those steps don’t do the trick, have a mechanic check your vehicle for a leaky heater core or a faulty thermostat.  Send your questions to http://ift.tt/LNKPYf. Consumer Reports has no relationship with any advertisers on this website. Copyright © 2006-2015 Consumers Union of U.S.

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