Hey everyone! I'm a dad with three boys, and our mornings can get pretty hectic. I have to park my car outside during the cold winter months, which means I often have to spend time defrosting the windows and warming up the car before we head out. I figured that by now, with all the advancements in technology, I'd be able to find a car less than five years old that has an auto-defrost feature, but I was disappointed to learn that this isn't the case. So, I'm looking for a DIY solution. Is there a device I can use to heat up my car from the inside? Ideally, I'd like a little heater that can be plugged into a timer and powered by a battery, which would turn on at a specific time to warm the car for us. Any suggestions on how I can achieve this? Even if I have to charge the device afterward, I'd appreciate the help!
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If you have an extension cord handy, why not run it to your car and plug in a small space heater? You could set a timer in the house to turn it on for you. Here's a good timer I found: [Timer Link], and a small heater you could use: [Heater Link].
You might find it easier to just toss a blanket or towel over the windshield overnight. If you want a more techy option, consider using a reptile heater to keep things warm.
Does your car have a remote start feature? That could simplify things a lot if you can set it to warm up your vehicle before you head out.
Honestly, the best solution would be to get a place with a garage. I know it's not always an option, but it's something to consider for the long term!
Back in my day, we had to start the car ourselves. It’s the simplest and cheapest solution I know. Just get the kids to help out!
Yeah, if only I had $450,000 lying around for a new house. But thanks for the suggestion!