Volvo repairHeating system
Volvo heater repair in Seattle.
We know Volvo car heating repair. Your heater is there for comfort and for safety, because defrost and defog have to work.
Gray skies, warm carMornings are chilly for half the year around Seattle. A weak heater is uncomfortable, and if it also means the windshield won't clear, it's a safety problem. Don't put this one off.
Your Volvo's engine makes a lot of heat. Hot coolant runs through the heater core, and the blower pushes that warmth through the vents. If any part of that chain fails, the heat doesn't get to you.
Why heaters stop working
- Low coolantNot enough antifreeze in the cooling system.
- Blower fanThe fan has stopped working or only runs on some speeds.
- Contaminated coolantOld coolant that isn't circulating the way it should.
- ThermostatA broken thermostat keeps the engine from warming up properly.
- Heater coreA leaking or blocked core.
It's about your engine too
The heater runs off the cooling system. A heating problem can be the first sign of a cooling problem, and a faulty cooling system can damage the engine. That's another reason not to wait.
Know the signs
Get it checked if
Not sure it's worth a visit? Tell us what you're noticing and we'll tell you straight.
- The air never gets warm
- The windshield won't defog
- The fan only works on some settings
- You smell coolant inside the car
- The temperature gauge reads low or high
"My Volvo was meant to be a "back-up car," when my other car was in the shop. The repaired Volvo is so enjoyable to drive that it's become my mainstay car. They are amazing!"Barb K.
Good questions
Heating System: what people ask us.
Do you fix heaters in older Volvos?
Yes. Old or new, bring it in.
Is it safe to drive with no heat?
If you can't defrost or defog the windshield, no. Get it fixed before the next cold, wet morning.
Could this be a bigger problem?
Sometimes. We check the whole cooling system so you know.
Book service
Let's get your Volvo in.
Tell us what's going on and we'll set a time. Heating System for every Volvo, any year.