specialgreen wrote:I have an S-model leaf (no heat pump). I've seen some instructions to insulate heater pipes to improve heater efficiency. But I can't tell if they are only for the 2011/2012 ceramic heater, or also for the later PTC (like my 2017 S). If it's an option for later Leaf S, then I'd like to do that this summer, as the car seemed much slower to warm-up than our ICE did last winter.
Nubo wrote: One thing to note is that Eco mode limits the HVAC system. If you want quicker heating, take the car out of Eco mode until the cabin is warmed up.
specialgreen wrote:Does the PTC element heat-up faster if the fan is on med/high (like 4 bars)? I usually leave the blower on 1 bar, until I feel some heat, and then turn the fan up. In subzero temps, it takes about 1.5 miles and 8 stop-signs (about 4-6 minutes) before I feel some heat. But having the fan on 4 bars, blowing subzero air for several minutes, would make me wish for a snowmobile helmet(plus, then I'd look like The Stig!)
specialgreen wrote:Nubo wrote: One thing to note is that Eco mode limits the HVAC system. If you want quicker heating, take the car out of Eco mode until the cabin is warmed up.
Thanks, Nubo. I have always used Eco-mode, so I'll try without that next winter.
Does the PTC element heat-up faster if the fan is on med/high (like 4 bars)? I usually leave the blower on 1 bar, until I feel some heat, and then turn the fan up. In subzero temps, it takes about 1.5 miles and 8 stop-signs (about 4-6 minutes) before I feel some heat. But having the fan on 4 bars, blowing subzero air for several minutes, would make me wish for a snowmobile helmet(plus, then I'd look like The Stig!)
specialgreen wrote:Nubo wrote: One thing to note is that Eco mode limits the HVAC system. If you want quicker heating, take the car out of Eco mode until the cabin is warmed up.
Thanks, Nubo. I have always used Eco-mode, so I'll try without that next winter.
Does the PTC element heat-up faster if the fan is on med/high (like 4 bars)? I usually leave the blower on 1 bar, until I feel some heat, and then turn the fan up. In subzero temps, it takes about 1.5 miles and 8 stop-signs (about 4-6 minutes) before I feel some heat. But having the fan on 4 bars, blowing subzero air for several minutes, would make me wish for a snowmobile helmet(plus, then I'd look like The Stig!)