When the temperature outside dips, it’s essential that your car’s heater is working up to spec. If not, you could be putting yourself and your family in danger, and not because your car’s cabin will feel like the inside of an icebox. It will, but that’s simply a nuisance. A more immediate issue is that a failing heater can prevent your defroster from blowing the warm air needed to clear ice and frost off your windshield so you can see the road ahead. Clear visibility is essential for safe driving conditions. A car’s heating system is very similar to its cooling system. In the latter, coolant circulates through the engine, absorbs heat, and dispels it into the outside air by way of the radiator. In the case of the heater, the same piping hot coolant runs through the engine, but is funneled through a much smaller radiator called the heater core. Instead of venting the heat outside the car, a blower fan pushes the warm air created by the heater core through air ducts and into the vehicle. A heater that’s working properly should circulate air that’s a toasty 75 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit. If it doesn’t, there is a problem within the system.

A top-rated mobile mechanic will come to your home or office to determine the source and cause of the heater malfunction, and will then provide a detailed inspection report that includes the scope and cost of the necessary repairs. The mechanic will perform a thorough check of the entire heating system.

It goes without saying that a properly operating heating system is important. No one likes to drive while shivering. Also, a nonworking heater will adversely affect the way your defroster does its job, which will in turn hinder visibility, limiting your ability to drive safely. Book a mechanic to perform a thorough inspection as soon as possible.