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Wilkerson's Service Center provides Heating System Service services to Springfield, IL, Rochester, IL, Chatham, IL, and surrounding areas

Approx. Time: 60 Minutes  |   Price Range: Get Quote for Price

The Basics Behind Heating System Services at Wilkerson's Service Center

In contrast to the cooling system, which removes heat from the engine, the heating system transfers the engine’s heat to the vehicle’s interior. Excess engine heat is absorbed by coolant, a mixture of water and antifreeze. Coolant is carried by the heater hoses from the engine to the radiator, which expels some of the heat into the atmosphere. The water pump pushes the coolant through the engine, cooling system, and heating system. The coolant travels to the heater core, located in your vehicle’s dashboard. There, the heater fan directs the rest of the warm air into the vehicle’s cabin. Once the coolant transfers heat into the vehicle, the coolant returns to the water pump where it continues to circulate through the system. The heating and cooling systems share a number of components, including the radiator, thermostat, and water pump. Other heating system components include the blower motor, heater control valve, heater core, heater fan, and heater hoses. These components work together to regulate temperatures in the engine and cabin compartment.

Why Should You Have Heating System Services Performed at Wilkerson's Service Center?

Because the heating and cooling systems work in tandem, problems with the cooling system will affect the heating system. Low coolant levels, for example, can affect the heating system’s ability to warm your vehicle’s interior. Leaking coolant can be attributed to a damaged heater core, radiator, heater hose, or cooling system. Sweet smells coming from the air vents are a sign of a coolant leak. Other common issues that plague heating system components include a vacuum leak, heater valve failure, fan motor failure, heater core failure, or stuck thermostat. One of the most common causes of breakdowns is overheating, but heating system maintenance can help prevent this from happening. Consult your owner’s manual for recommended inspection intervals for the various heating system components, and be sure to seek out heating system repairs when necessary.

We proudly service the Heating System Service needs of customers in Springfield, IL, Rochester, IL, Chatham, IL, and surrounding areas.

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Since 1982, Wilkerson's Service Center has been a household name for tires and auto repair in Springfield, IL, Chatham, IL, Rochester, IL, and surrounding communities. Whether you need a new set of tires, tire repair, or a car service such as brake repair or oil change, you can bring your vehicle into our Springfield, IL mechanic shop knowing our ASE-certified technicians will get the job done right the first time at an affordable price. We have a huge selection of discount tires for commercial trucks, passenger cars, light trucks, and SUVs. Are you looking for tow truck service or roadside assistance? Call Wilkerson’s Service Center today and let us get you back on the road again.

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Springfield, IL 62703

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