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Car Heaters for Classic Cars
One of the most important systems in a classic car that provides driver comfort is the HVAC (heating ventilation air conditioning) system. This system allows the driver to adjust the temperature inside the passenger cabin to the level with the most comfort. Within the HVAC system is the vehicle heater. It produces heat to keep you warm on those cold days. It also helps keep your windshield and other windows clear of frost and ice, making it easier and safer to drive. JEGS offers high-quality car heaters for classic cars as well as installation parts from top manufacturers including OER, Golden Star, Vintage Air, Flex-A-Lite, JEGS, and others. Browse our full aftermarket car heater selection that will help you keep warm and your windshield clear from frost, ice, and fog.
The Benefits Of Buying A Car Heater
Having a functioning heater on a cold day in your classic car provides two main benefits. The first advantage is keeping you and your passengers warm, which improves comfort and the driving experience. The second benefit is keeping the windshield and glass from fogging up or frosting over using heat.
Keeps You And Your Passengers Warm On Cold Days
A classic car heater can be a best friend when driving in cold climates, allowing you to enjoy the experience regardless of the season or temperature. Even a portable in car heater will help produce enough of a rise in temperature to keep your hands and feet warm, making the drive more bearable for both you and passengers.
Helps Defrost Your Windshield
Car heaters with a defrost option help to keep your windshield clear of ice, frost, and fog so that you can see more clearly while driving in cold weather and climates. Without them, you will be pulling over to scrape the outside of the windshield, and in some cases, the inside of the windshield as well.
Car heaters are very important for those who live in colder climates and need to keep warm as well as the windshield defrosted while driving. While searching for parts, it is very helpful to understand how the heater for your car works, how to fix heaters for classic cars, and what car heater parts are used in automotive applications. To help you with your research, we have provided the below most common questions with answers regarding the heater for a car.
How Does A Car Heater Work?
In most automotive applications with liquid-cooled engines, the car heater (system) includes a heater core, a blower fan, a heater control valve, and control panel. Hot engine coolant is circulated from the engine into the passenger cabin where it radiates from the heater core located under the dashboard. The heat from the heater core is then moved through ducting under the dash to the bottom of the windshield and to vents on the dash that can be directed on the passengers with a blower fan. The flow of hot coolant can be controlled with a heater control valve that is either mechanical, vacuum, or electrically-operated. A control panel allows the adjustment of heat, flow, and blower fan speed through cables, vacuum lines, or electrical wires. On cold days, the defrost function (if equipped) can be selected, directing hot air to the bottom of the windshield where it helps thaw frost and ice, clearing the windshield and improving driving visibility.
How To Fix Car Heater
In order to fix a car heater, the components that need repair or replacement need identified. The most common automotive heater components include the following:
Keep Your Windshield Clear And The Inside Of Your Classic Car Warm With Heaters From JEGS
Most would agree that driving a classic car on a cold day with a warm passenger compartment and defrosted windows is much more enjoyable than shivering behind the steering wheel and wiping the inside of the windshield by hand to improve forward visibility. An aftermarket heater for car helps make the driving experience more enjoyable and safe during colder weather. View our large selection of heaters for your car that will help keep everyone inside warm as well as keep the windshield clear on cold days.