Heating System Service

A Warm Welcome: Your Vehicle's Heating System

A simple heating problem can sour the whole road trip. You don’t realize how important a vehicle’s heating system actually is until your fingers go numb trying to grip a steering wheel. Servicing the heating system at Ryan's Auto Care can keep that from ever happening.

Our technician team will be happy to diagnose and fix heating system issues, guaranteeing peace of mind for you and your loved ones — no matter the wind chill

Understanding Your Vehicle Heating System

Antifreeze is the key ingredient in your vehicle’s engine heating system. It works like the blood vessels in your body, keeping the vehicle warm even under freezing weather conditions. Antifreeze is the conduit that transfers heat from the engine to your passengers, keeping them warm while the world outside turns to ice.

Engines control the flow of antifreeze via their thermostat. Once the engine reaches its optimal operating temperature, the thermostat will open to allow antifreeze to pass through to vital internal components. This will usually be somewhere between 165 and 195 degrees. 

The engine’s heater core receives coolant distributed through the engine, acting as a heat exchanger for the vehicle. From there, the vehicle’s blower motor circulates air emitted by the heater core to suction heat out of the antifreeze fluid. That antifreeze then flows to the water pump. 

When you bring your vehicle in for inspection at Ryan's Auto Care, our certified technicians will conduct a thorough review of your heating system to keep you warm on the roadways.

Air Filtration: Your Personal Climate Control Center

As you can see, the vehicle heating system is an intricate process that many passengers take for granted. The internal HVAC control system acts just like a climate control center that monitors and automatically regulates temperature and airflow within the vehicle. Passengers can manipulate these options to change the internal weather to their liking. 

The other unsung hero within the vehicle’s air system is the cabin air filter. Life wouldn’t be comfortable without this little device diligently sifting and cleaning blowing air particles. Its job is to capture dust, smog, and all the other bits of microscopic debris that accumulate while out on the road. Anyone with allergies or respiratory problems will be glad to have a clean air filter installed. 

But keep in mind that air filters don’t have the longest shelf life. Because of all the hard work they do, air filters tend to clog up and shut down much faster than other vehicle systems. At Ryan's Auto Care, cabin air filters are some of the first things we look at during our inspections. If it needs to be cleaned or replaced, we’ll be happy to get that taken care of for you.

Identifying Vehicle Heating System Problems

Given its complexity, there are many things that can go awry with your vehicle ventilation system. Although we’ll perform a thorough analysis of your vehicle’s heating and coolant system when you bring it in to Ryan's Auto Care, it won’t hurt for you to monitor a few basic symptoms as you’re out on the road. Some of the most common warning signs to watch out for include: 

• Cold temperatures inside the car: Internal temperatures don’t seem to rise, no matter how high you turn the dial? Low coolant levels could very well be to blame. Ryan's Auto Care’s team of technicians will always take a look at your coolant to make sure it stays at an optimal level. 
• Cold air blowing inside: This is a common one we see here at Ryan's Auto Care. It usually means the blower fan has gone bad. It’s blowing air, alright, but that air won’t feel warm. If you notice this, bring it in, and we’ll take care of it quickly. 
• Inaccurate temperature readings: When your vehicle feels warm, but the thermostat reads cold, or vice versa, the thermostat itself could be to blame. This isn’t just a cosmetic issue, either. A bad thermostat can cause the engine’s heating system to misread internal temperatures, leading to inefficient temperature control, poor air distribution, and a host of other complications. Bring that vehicle in. 
• Inability to heat the cabin at all: This is often a bad heater core. If your coolant fluid isn't changed frequently enough you're likely to encounter this one. Naturally, this will never happen if you bring your vehicle in for regular inspections and maintenance work at Ryan's Auto Care. 
• Poor or uneven cabin airflow: The actuators are typically to blame for this one. Those are what control the operation of the dashboard’s blend door, a small system that manages airflow inside the vehicle. This isn’t hard to fix, so bring the vehicle to our team here at Ryan's Auto Care and we'll get it done. 

Make Ryan's Auto Care Your Choice for Vehicle Heating Maintenance 

Why choose Ryan's Auto Care? We’ve been proudly serving this community for many years, delivering top-notch vehicle heating maintenance and repair services to anyone in need. For problems or concerns with your heating system, dial (920) 648-2009 and schedule an inspection with our team today.