Signs You Need a New Car Heater

With winter approaching, it's time for drivers across the country to make sure they're ready to go with the heater running. The last thing you need on a cold morning is to know you're stuck on a cold commute. Although there can be several reasons for a heater malfunction, you must first understand the main symptoms of a malfunction.

Warm air coming out of your car heater

If the air exiting your car's vents at the hottest temperatures is barely warmer than the air outside, there's a good chance you have a dirty or clogged heater core. You can flush the heater core to regain some efficiency, or have it replaced by a professional mobile mechanic, wherever you are.

No air coming through the car heater vents

If your vents look more like brick walls than walkways, there are two possible mistakes. First, the HVAC system's fan motor is faulty, which means that whenever you try to change the fan speed, nothing changes. One way to be sure the fan motor is bad is to turn on the heat and feel the residual heat as the motor warms up. If you don't feel anything and the engine is at full operating temperature, chances are your heater core is no longer working.

Car heater doesn't heat up fast enough

When your engine is cold and the air outside is cold, no car can pump out hot air instantly. While some newer vehicles heat up quickly, older models may take a little longer to circulate warm air through the cabin. However, if your car is taking too long to warm up the warm air, chances are your heater is in poor condition. This usually means that the heater core is dirty and can't get enough warm air through the vents as it was supposed to at the factory.

Car heater has a leak inside

When your car's heater core fails, it can often leak, causing condensation to drip into the cabin. This often affects the floor on the passenger side and usually requires the heater core itself to be replaced.

If your heater does not work at its best, contact a professional specialist, for example, from AvtoTachki, who will look at it for you. There is no reason to go through a season without some kind of escape from the old winter. We will come to you and diagnose, repair and service your car throughout the year.