How long does the heater control valve last?

Maintaining the correct amount of coolant in your vehicle is essential to maintaining the correct engine temperature. Not having the right amount of coolant or even bad cooling system components can lead to a lot of damage. The flow of coolant from the engine to the heater core is of great importance. The only way to control this flow is to have a fully functional heater control valve. There are a number of things that can mess up coolant flow, such as a damaged heater control valve. Every time you start the car, the heater control valve must turn on and do its job to keep the engine's internal temperature at a proper level.

The heater control valve should operate as long as the vehicle. There are many problems that can lead to the need to replace this part. If the heater valve is being replaced, you will need to call a mechanic to inspect the rest of the system to make sure there is no additional damage to fix. In some cases, the inside of the heater valve corrodes due to the refrigerant that passes through it on a daily basis.

There are usually a variety of things you'll notice when it's time to replace the heater control valve. The more you can learn about how your cooling system works, the easier it will be for you to spot problems when they occur. Failure to timely repair the vehicle's cooling system can cause the engine to overheat and cause a lot of additional damage. Before causing any serious damage, have a professional mechanic inspect and replace the heater control valve.

Here are some of the things you may notice when your heater control valve needs to be replaced: