The Wonders of Heater Core

Anthony Fontanelle
January 10, 2008

Winter and rainy seasons are inevitable times of the year especially in places experiencing all four seasons. As one doesn’t have the luxury of a fireplace as well as thick and heavy blankets when going out of the house, one has to be prepared to ward off the cold when stepping out of the home. As such is the case, automakers have equipped their vehicles with heater systems to warm passengers when it’s cold outside.

A key component in the heater system is the heater core. This auto part helps in keeping the front seat occupant warm, particularly the feet, because this is situated just under the dashboard. This actually works as the radiator in the vehicle’s cabin. Even though heat is one of the major enemies of vehicles, the engine does not take out all the heat in the car as with the case of the hot coolant. Heat is necessary in some cases and so the hot coolant is taken inside the vehicle’s cabin through the use of this cabin radiator’s hoses. The hot coolant is actually the same coolant that is responsible for the cool air within the passenger cabin when the air conditioning system is activated. In this case, it is just warmed by the heater core, something that happens whenever the heater system is turned on.

This radiator-like component is a very ideal partner during cold seasons when one is driving down the road. It allows passengers to experience the warmth they feel when inside the comfort of their own homes. Another good thing about this component is that it does not only help passengers stay warm. The heater core also helps the engine keep along normal operating temperatures, as the heater core succeeds in directing some of the heat from the engine into the cabin.

Source:  Amazines.com