There may be several reasons why your heater core does not heat up, work less or blow less. Let’s take a look together ….. at the most common causes.
These heaters can be used in cars all year round and are very useful. These equipments are part the ventilation system. They don’t usually break easily due to their sturdy mechanical structure. It is important to maintain the equipments. You will be unable to heat up in winter and will lose the ability to drive in summer heat. This situation can be dangerous for your health and cause you to lose your view in cold weather. The heating system also cools the engine, reducing the chance of it overheating. Their maintenance should not be neglected.
Heater maintenance
- At regular intervals, it is important to inspect heating hoses and valves as well as grilles. These parts are vital to the system’s operation and are more susceptible to failure.
- Regular cleaning and inspection of the grilles in your vehicle is recommended.
- Antifreeze must also be applied in winter and summer to prevent the heater cores from calcifying. The honeycombs become rusty due to the use of only water, particularly tap water. Antifreeze can be added in winter to dissolve the rust and prevent the pores from becoming clogged. The vehicle won’t heat up because the radiator core can’t circulate the water. This means that the radiator must be re-skewed or replaced.
- It is necessary to replace hoses, gaskets, and clamps that have lost flexibility.
- If the heater blows less frequently, replace the filter.
