Frustrating AC Issue

[TTilly0814]

So here goes,

I have a 2020 Model Y Performance, Love The Car!!

Just 1 super super frustrating issue.

While the car is off, (Pet Mode, Cabin Overheat and Everything I can think of) the Car fan blows unconditioned air throughout the car. While this might not seem like a big deal, I live in the deep south and this turns my Model Y into a bowl of soup. The windshield will have condensation dripping off the inside. the leather is tacky and sometimes wet enough to wipe down. Other friends and owners I know down here do not experience this issue. I have taken the car to Tesla service multiple times, only to be told this is normal. I get the fan needs to run for the battery or some other mechanical function. What I don't understand is why it has to dump unconditioned air in the car, making it dank and funky. Has anyone experience this issue? If so, did you find a resolution? I would really appreciate some insight and help as Tesla has done a TERRIBLE job addressing and even communicating with me on the topic.

Side note, I've had to have the AC Cleaned Twice since I bought the car in December of 2021.

Thanks,
JR

 

[bobbyjae]

I thought the purpose of the air is to clean out the coils so your AC won't stink over time? I usually air out the car after running AC.

Don't see condensation but I also don't live in the deep south.

 

[Big Earl]

They do it to dry off the evaporator in an attempt to avoid the sour smell many people complain about. Unfortuantely, as you've discovered, it's ineffective and counterproductive in some climates.