As winter sets in and temperatures drop, a functioning heater becomes a necessity. But what if, instead of warm comfort, your heater blows icy air through the vents, or fails to work altogether? It's ...

Say your engine is at its normal operating temperature, the heater is turned on, the temperature is set to something warm and cozy, and you can only feel cold air blowing out of the vents. If you’re ...

When your car heater core malfunctions or wears out, it seriously threatens the engine if not rapidly repaired. Heater cores use the engine's coolant to heat the air in your car and serve as a heat ...

Q: I have a 2002 Chevy S-10 pick up with 81,000 miles that has a great heater, but lately no matter how I set the selector, the heat just blows out the vents. That’s OK with A/C but leaves me with ...

Question: My 2011 Kia Sportage is trying to freeze me to death. When I first start out on a chilly day, the heater blows warm air as soon as the engine warms up, as expected. However, after driving ...

WASHINGTON — Getting the most out of your car’s heater might involve counterintuitive practices, such as turning on the air conditioner to prevent foggy windows from limiting visibility. “Keep the AC ...

When I turn my car heater up to maximum, I can't get the temperature I want. It takes a while for the heat to kick in and, when it does, it blows out very slowly. What could be the problem? Is it ...

The heater core is a small radiator that warms the car’s cabin using hot coolant from the engine. The cooling system’s hoses circulate liquid coolant through the heater core as they do through the ...