Why Your Car Heater Doesn’t Work
Tips on How to Fix Your Car Heater
We can think of few things worse than getting in your car on a chilly day only to find out your heater isn’t working properly. This is a serious issue when it comes to our Canadian winters, which demands an immediate fix. But, why might your heater not be working, and what can you do to fix it? Our Key Auto Group team is here to break it all down for you, and help you should you need assistance from our service team, we’re ready to assist!
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Reasons Why Your Car Heater Isn’t Working
Let’s take a look at some of the top reasons why your car heater may not be working:
- Low Coolant Levels
- Your heater needs coolant to produce warm air from your car heater. Thus, if your coolant is low, it won’t be able to work up to its potential to heat properly. Please make certain you top up your coolant levels as soon as possible.
- Malfunctioning Thermostat
- If your thermostat is acting faulty, it can block your engine from getting to the temperature it needs to. You may need to replace your thermostat, and while that’s something you can do for yourself, the easiest route is just to bring it in to our service team.
- Blocked Heater Core
- Debris, rust and more can block your heater core, which thus limits the flow of coolant. Please visit our service department for proper inspection.
- Blower Fan Problems
- If your blower fan is not working properly, it obviously will not be able to push air for heating. Our service team can resolve this issue.
- Broken Controls
- It may not be your heater, but the buttons on your dashboard and console that prompt the heater to work. Come to us for troubleshooting on faulty buttons and knobs.
Get Auto Service at Key Auto Group
If you’re able to troubleshoot the issue with your car heater, that’s the first step in getting it fixed, whether you’re able to do it easily by yourself, or if you’d prefer to bring it in to our experts to get it fixed ASAP. Your car heater is incredibly important in winter, so use these tips to get it back working right away, with your friends at Key Auto Group!