{"id":121745,"date":"2024-11-13T23:27:33","date_gmt":"2024-11-14T07:27:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=121745"},"modified":"2024-12-19T08:17:21","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T16:17:21","slug":"heating-system-parts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/heating-system-parts\/","title":{"rendered":"Heating System Parts"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 6<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column121745_055a6a-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column121745_055a6a-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column121745_055a6a-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column121745_055a6a-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column121745_055a6a-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column121745_055a6a-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column121745_055a6a-1c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column121745_055a6a-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column121745_055a6a-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column121745_055a6a-1c inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-26742b  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-809a6d\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading121745_f00005-53, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading121745_f00005-53[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading121745_f00005-53\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading121745_f00005-53 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading121745_f00005-53[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading121745_f00005-53\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading121745_f00005-53 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading121745_f00005-53[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading121745_f00005-53\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading121745_f00005-53 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading121745_f00005-53\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The heart of your vehicle&rsquo;s system is its heater core, and the blower motor is like the lungs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heater hoses and heater pipe lines transport coolant from the engine to the heater coolant and then the radiator.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The HVAC heater blend door actuator directs the hot air while the HVAC heater control valve and heater valve control the flow of coolant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heater controls let you turn on the heater, adjust its settings, and turn it off.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>The winter season is coming. Is your vehicle&rsquo;s heating system ready for the approaching cold? Various parts in the heater portion of the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) work together to keep the temperature in the passenger cabin comfortable in all but the coldest weather. You must ensure that these heating system parts are working properly. If one of them fails, you&rsquo;ll have to fix or repair the bad part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check These Heating System Parts For Winter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Heater Core<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/heater-core\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"heater core\">heater core<\/a> as the beating heart of your vehicle&rsquo;s heating system. It raises the temperature of the air flowing over it with heat drawn from hot coolant fluid. A faulty heater core can affect the entire heating system, leading to issues like insufficient heating, overheating, and burning smells. You often need to replace a failed core.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column121745_25f4b6-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column121745_25f4b6-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column121745_25f4b6-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column121745_25f4b6-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column121745_25f4b6-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column121745_25f4b6-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column121745_25f4b6-9b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column121745_25f4b6-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column121745_25f4b6-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column 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.kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image121745_905780-30 figure{max-width:45px;}.kb-image121745_905780-30 .image-is-svg, .kb-image121745_905780-30 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image121745_905780-30 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image121745_905780-30\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,dpr_auto,q_auto,c_pad\/carparts\/blog\/widgets\/protip\/services-icon\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img\"><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column121745_67bded-11 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column121745_67bded-11 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column121745_67bded-11 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column121745_67bded-11 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column121745_67bded-11 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column121745_67bded-11 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column121745_67bded-11{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column121745_67bded-11 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column121745_67bded-11 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column121745_67bded-11 inner-column-2 pro-tip-item2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"protip-desc\">\n\t<div class=\"help-tip\">\n\t\t<p><strong>Pro Tips<\/strong> are nuggets of information direct from ASE-certified automobile technicians working with CarParts.com, which may include unique, personal insights based on their years of experience working in the automotive industry. These can help you make more informed decisions about your car.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n    <div class=\"help-caption\">\n        <p>\n            <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong>\n           The heater core can clog internally with rust or externally with dust and leaves.\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Our Top Picks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/heater-core\/replacement\/repc503005\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Replacement REPC503005 Heater Core\">Replacement REPC503005 Heater Core<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/heater-core\/4-seasons\/fs98466\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"4-Seasons 98466 Heater Core\">4-Seasons 98466 Heater Core<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/heater-core\/gpd\/gpd8231379\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"GPD 8231379 Heater Core &ndash; Front, Aluminum Core\">GPD 8231379 Heater Core &ndash; Front, Aluminum Core<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/heater-core\/one-stop-solutions\/oss98010\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"One Stop Solutions 98010 Heater Core\">One Stop Solutions 98010 Heater Core<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/heater-core\/ac-delco\/ac1563728\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"AC Delco 15-63728 GM Original Equipment Series Heater Core\">AC Delco 15-63728 GM Original Equipment Series Heater Core<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blower Motor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blower-motor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"blower motor\">blower motor<\/a> is a fan that gathers air from outside the car (norm) or inside the car (recirc\/max) and forces air through the heating and the cooling unit of the HVAC system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re running the heater, the motor blows air over the heater core. The warmed air enters the passenger cabin, raising the temperature and fighting off the cold.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column121745_3c1098-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column121745_3c1098-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column121745_3c1098-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column121745_3c1098-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column121745_3c1098-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column121745_3c1098-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column121745_3c1098-40{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column121745_3c1098-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column121745_3c1098-40 > 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.kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column121745_221adc-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column121745_221adc-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column121745_221adc-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column121745_221adc-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column121745_221adc-76{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column121745_221adc-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column121745_221adc-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column121745_221adc-76 inner-column-2 pro-tip-item2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"protip-desc\">\n\t<div class=\"help-tip\">\n\t\t<p><strong>Pro Tips<\/strong> are nuggets of information direct from ASE-certified automobile technicians working with CarParts.com, which may include unique, personal insights based on their years of experience working in the automotive industry. These can help you make more informed decisions about your car.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n    <div class=\"help-caption\">\n        <p>\n            <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong>\n           All the air always goes through the evaporator core, but the blend door allows that dehumidified air to pass through the heater core when you turn your knob to the warm side of the dial.\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A bad blower motor will show symptoms like strange noises, excessively weak or strong air currents from the vents, and burning smells. You&rsquo;ll have to replace the problematic motor, preferably before it fails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Our Top Picks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blower-motor\/replacement\/repn190201\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Replacement REPN190201 Blower Motor\">Replacement REPN190201 Blower Motor<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blower-motor\/gpd\/gpd2311784\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"GPD 2311784 Blower Motor\">GPD 2311784 Blower Motor<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blower-motor\/4-seasons\/fs76964\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"4-Seasons 76964 OE Replacement Series Blower Motor\">4-Seasons 76964 OE Replacement Series Blower Motor<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blower-motor\/continental\/3z9pm9218\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Continental PM9218 Blower Motor\">Continental PM9218 Blower Motor<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blower-motor\/vdo\/vdopm149\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"VDO PM149 OE Replacement Series Blower Motor\">VDO PM149 OE Replacement Series Blower Motor<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Heater Hose<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/heater-hose\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Heater hoses\">Heater hoses<\/a> carry coolant fluid between the engine and the heating system. One hose carries hot coolant to the heater core, which uses the heat to warm the air moved by the blower motor. The other heater hose conveys the fluid back to the radiator for cooling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The hot confines of the engine dry out the rubber that makes up heater hoses. A degraded hose can come loose or leak, releasing coolant into the engine bay. 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.kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column121745_d63134-ab > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column121745_d63134-ab > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column121745_d63134-ab > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column121745_d63134-ab > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column121745_d63134-ab{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column121745_d63134-ab > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column121745_d63134-ab > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column121745_d63134-ab inner-column-2 pro-tip-item2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"protip-desc\">\n\t<div class=\"help-tip\">\n\t\t<p><strong>Pro Tips<\/strong> are nuggets of information direct from ASE-certified automobile technicians working with CarParts.com, which may include unique, personal insights based on their years of experience working in the automotive industry. These can help you make more informed decisions about your car.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n    <div class=\"help-caption\">\n        <p>\n            <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong>\n            One of the heater core pipes will either have a restriction in it or it&rsquo;ll be smaller. This is the one that leads into the heater core, while the unrestricted or larger hose leads out of the heater core. Hook these up backwards and the coolant  being pumped through the heater core by the water pump can burst the heater core.\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-data443-irp-shortcode irp-shortcode\"><div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/why-is-my-car-heater-not-blowing-hot-air\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"u618e6eb63c23bc4fbe1af834d245cd1a\"><style> .u618e6eb63c23bc4fbe1af834d245cd1a { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#eaeaea; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #34495E!important; text-decoration:none; } .u618e6eb63c23bc4fbe1af834d245cd1a:active, .u618e6eb63c23bc4fbe1af834d245cd1a:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .u618e6eb63c23bc4fbe1af834d245cd1a { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .u618e6eb63c23bc4fbe1af834d245cd1a .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#464646; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .u618e6eb63c23bc4fbe1af834d245cd1a .postTitle { color:#000000; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .u618e6eb63c23bc4fbe1af834d245cd1a:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">See also<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">Why Is My Car Heater Not Blowing Hot Air?<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Our Top Picks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/heater-hose\/replacement\/rf50230001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Replacement RF50230001 Heater Hose, 6 Cyl., 3.0L Engine, with Clamps, OHV\">Replacement RF50230001 Heater Hose, 6 Cyl., 3.0L Engine, with Clamps, OHV<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/heater-hose\/ac-delco\/ac22875771\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"AC Delco 22875771 GM Original Equipment Series Heater Hose &ndash; Rubber, Direct Fit, Sold individually\">AC Delco 22875771 GM Original Equipment Series Heater Hose &ndash; Rubber, Direct Fit, Sold individually<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/heater-hose\/gates\/gat24365\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Gates 24365 Gates OE Replacement Heater Hose &ndash; Rubber, Direct Fit, Sold individually\">Gates 24365 Gates OE Replacement Heater Hose &ndash; Rubber, Direct Fit, Sold individually<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/heater-hose\/dayco\/dy87756\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Dayco 87756 Dayco Small I.D. Molded Series Heater Hose &ndash; Direct Fit, Sold individually\">Dayco 87756 Dayco Small I.D. Molded Series Heater Hose &ndash; Direct Fit, Sold individually<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/heater-hose\/motorcraft\/mikh815\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Motorcraft KH815 Motorcraft OE Replacement Heater Hose &ndash; Black, EPDM Rubber, Direct Fit, Sold individually\">Motorcraft KH815 Motorcraft OE Replacement Heater Hose &ndash; Black, EPDM Rubber, Direct Fit, Sold individually<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Heater Pipe Line<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of heater hoses, some vehicles might use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/heater-pipe-line\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"heater pipe lines\">heater pipe lines<\/a> to carry coolant from the engine to the heater core. Pipe lines are usually more rigid and stiffer than flexible rubber hoses. They generally last longer than hoses but can still leak coolant and loosen from their connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/heater-pipe-assembly-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"automotive heater pipe assembly\" class=\"wp-image-124535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/heater-pipe-assembly-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/heater-pipe-assembly-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/heater-pipe-assembly-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/heater-pipe-assembly-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/heater-pipe-assembly-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/heater-pipe-assembly-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/heater-pipe-assembly.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The heater pipe assembly shown in the photo is for a Nissan Pathfinder and includes a dedicated electric water pump for the heater core to get the best coolant flow possible. | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Our Top Picks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/heater-pipe-line\/dorman\/rb902206\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Dorman 902-206 OE Solutions Series Heater Pipe Line &ndash; Direct Fit\">Dorman 902-206 OE Solutions Series Heater Pipe Line &ndash; Direct Fit<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/heater-pipe-line\/genuinexl\/gxl11531705210\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"GenuineXL Genuine BMW Heater Inlet Pipe with O-Rings to Heater Inlet &ndash; Replaces OE Number 11-53-1-705-210\">GenuineXL Genuine BMW Heater Inlet Pipe with O-Rings to Heater Inlet &ndash; Replaces OE Number 11-53-1-705-210<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">HVAC Heater Blend Door Actuator<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/hvac-heater-blend-door-actuator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"HVAC heater blend door actuator\">HVAC heater blend door actuator<\/a> is a small motor that opens and closes the heater blend door that separates the heater and the rest of the HVAC system. It directs the heated air to the HVAC vents of your choice, enabling you to control the airflow and temperature in the cabin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most vehicles with a blend door-based heating system usually have a single HVAC heater blend door actuator. Some newer models with dual temperature controls have two actuators, one for the driver&rsquo;s side and another for the passenger&rsquo;s side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Our Top Picks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/hvac-heater-blend-door-actuator\/replacement\/rg41020002\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Replacement RG41020002 HVAC Heater Blend Door Actuator, 6 Cyl., 3.6L Engine, Main, Air Inlet\">Replacement RG41020002 HVAC Heater Blend Door Actuator, 6 Cyl., 3.6L Engine, Main, Air Inlet<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/hvac-heater-blend-door-actuator\/dorman\/rb604333\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Dorman 604-333 HD Solutions Series HVAC Heater Blend Door Actuator\">Dorman 604-333 HD Solutions Series HVAC Heater Blend Door Actuator<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/hvac-heater-blend-door-actuator\/gpd\/gpd1712478\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"GPD 1712478 Blend Door Motor &ndash; Driver Side\">GPD 1712478 Blend Door Motor &ndash; Driver Side<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/hvac-heater-blend-door-actuator\/4-seasons\/fs73300\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"4-Seasons 73300 HVAC Heater Blend Door Actuator\">4-Seasons 73300 HVAC Heater Blend Door Actuator<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/hvac-heater-blend-door-actuator\/ac-delco\/ac1573024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"AC Delco 15-73024 GM Original Equipment Series HVAC Heater Blend Door Actuator\">AC Delco 15-73024 GM Original Equipment Series HVAC Heater Blend Door Actuator<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">HVAC Heater Control Valve<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1005\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/HVAC-heater-control-valve-1024x1005.jpg\" alt=\"automotive HVAC heater control valve\" class=\"wp-image-124536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/HVAC-heater-control-valve-1024x1005.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/HVAC-heater-control-valve-300x294.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/HVAC-heater-control-valve-768x754.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/HVAC-heater-control-valve-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/HVAC-heater-control-valve-150x147.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/HVAC-heater-control-valve.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The HVAC heater control valve regulates the flow of hot coolant from the engine to the heater core. It often appears in vehicles that don&rsquo;t use a blend door-type heating system but also may be found on vehicles that do use the blend door system. Some Ford Rangers are one example of this (see photo). This is the heater control valve for a 1998 Ford Ranger, which also uses a blend door even on the standard manual A\/C\/Heat system. | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Also called the hot water valve, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/hvac-heater-control-valve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"HVAC heater control valve\">HVAC heater control valve<\/a> opens up to let more fluid flow into the heater. Since the water pump totally sends all the water through the heater core until the thermostat opens on most platforms, this heater control valve closes to allow that water to bypass the heater core and go straight back to the engine. This is why it has 4 water ports instead of 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This action raises the heater core&rsquo;s temperature, warming the air passing over the part. When it&rsquo;s time to reduce the temperature of the passenger cabin, the HVAC heater control valve closes, reducing or stopping the coolant flow to the heater core.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Our Top Picks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/hvac-heater-control-valve\/beck-arnley\/bec2020002\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Beck Arnley 202-0002 HVAC Heater Control Valve\">Beck Arnley 202-0002 HVAC Heater Control Valve<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/hvac-heater-control-valve\/apa-uro-parts\/uro64118369805\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"APA\/URO Parts 64118369805 HVAC Heater Control Valve\">APA\/URO Parts 64118369805 HVAC Heater Control Valve<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/hvac-heater-control-valve\/apa-uro-parts\/uro64116906652\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"APA\/URO Parts 64116906652 HVAC Heater Control Valve\">APA\/URO Parts 64116906652 HVAC Heater Control Valve<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Heater Valve<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Like HVAC heater control valves, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/heater-valve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"heater valves\">heater valves<\/a> also control the flow of coolant to the heater core.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Our Top Picks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/heater-valve\/replacement\/rf38310005\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Replacement RF38310005 Heater Valve &ndash; Direct Fit\">Replacement RF38310005 Heater Valve &ndash; Direct Fit<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/heater-valve\/4-seasons\/fs74701\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"4-Seasons 74701 4-Seasons OE Replacement Heater Valve &ndash; Direct Fit\">4-Seasons 74701 4-Seasons OE Replacement Heater Valve &ndash; Direct Fit<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/heater-valve\/gpd\/gpd8211256\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"GPD 8211256 Heater Valve\">GPD 8211256 Heater Valve<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/heater-valve\/ac-delco\/ac1550170\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"AC Delco 15-50170 GM Original Equipment Series Heater Valve &ndash; Direct Fit\">AC Delco 15-50170 GM Original Equipment Series Heater Valve &ndash; Direct Fit<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/heater-valve\/genuinexl\/gxl0018301484\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"GenuineXL Genuine Mercedes Benz Heater Valve Assembly &ndash; Replaces OE Number 001-830-14-84\">GenuineXL Genuine Mercedes Benz Heater Valve Assembly &ndash; Replaces OE Number 001-830-14-84<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Heater Control<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can&rsquo;t adjust the passenger cabin&rsquo;s temperature without an operational <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/a-c-and-heater-control\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"heater control\">heater control<\/a> interface. The heater control lets you adjust the air from the HVAC vents until the cabin is comfortably warm. While older vehicles have separate A\/C and heater controls, newer models usually combine them into a single climate control unit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On systems with electric door motors, installing a new control head may require a procedure to allow it to find both end stops on each motor before it will be ready to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Our Top Picks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/a-c-and-heater-control\/ac-delco\/ac1574003\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"AC Delco 15-74003 A\/C &amp; Heater Control &ndash; 1-Piece, Direct Fit\">AC Delco 15-74003 A\/C &amp; Heater Control &ndash; 1-Piece, Direct Fit<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/a-c-and-heater-control\/ac-delco\/ac1572781\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"AC Delco 15-72781 A\/C &amp; Heater Control &ndash; 1-Piece, Direct Fit\">AC Delco 15-72781 A\/C &amp; Heater Control &ndash; 1-Piece, Direct Fit<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/a-c-and-heater-control\/ac-delco\/ac1573532\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"AC Delco 15-73532 A\/C &amp; Heater Control &ndash; 1-Piece, Direct Fit\">AC Delco 15-73532 A\/C &amp; Heater Control &ndash; 1-Piece, Direct Fit<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 6<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>The winter season is coming. 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