Heater Core Replacement near Akron, Ohio

There are 18 RepairPal Certified locations for Heater Core Replacement, all with a minimum 12,000-mile/12-month warranty.

18 Results for Heater Core Replacement near Akron, Ohio

Heater Core Replacement can be completed at all of these locations, along with other repairs and services.

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ST Foreign and Domestic

4.5
(107)
1.79 mi
855 S Arlington St
Akron, OH
Closed
Opens 9:00 AM Fri
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Big Mike's Automotive & Collision

4.8
(18)
4.63 mi
571 Norton Avenue
Barberton, OH
Closed
Opens 8:00 AM Fri
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Copley Car Care

4.8
(19)
7.55 mi
3675 Copley Road
Akron, OH
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Gearheads Auto Service

4.8
(264)
8.89 mi
3670 State Road
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Closed
Opens 8:30 AM Fri
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Christian Brothers Automotive - Broadview Heights

4.4
(140)
20 mi
4965 E Royalton Rd
Broadview Heights, OH
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Opens 7:00 AM Fri
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Automotive Advantage

4.9
(23)
21.61 mi
26231 Broadway Ave
Oakwood Village, OH
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Opens 8:00 AM Fri
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Annie's Auto - Brunswick

4.8
(190)
21.69 mi
1048 Pearl Rd.
Brunswick, OH
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Opens 8:00 AM Fri
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Finn Tire & Automotive

4.9
(15)
23.66 mi
25700 Solon Rd
Cleveland, OH
Closed
Opens 7:30 AM Fri
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Dealer Connection

4.7
(15)
23.91 mi
25 W Monroe Ave
Bedford, OH
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Opens 7:00 AM Fri
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I & A Automotive

4.4
(19)
25.43 mi
24850 Aurora Road
Bedford Heights, OH
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Opens 8:00 AM Fri
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Auto Tech's and Marine Auto Repair

4.5
(22)
25.69 mi
5401 Dunham Rd
Maple Heights, OH
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Annie's Auto - Parma Heights

4.7
(336)
26.49 mi
7041 West 130th St.
Parma Heights, OH
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Opens 8:00 AM Fri
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Heater Core Replacement

How are heater core issues diagnosed?

Heater core diagnosis is as easy as smelling inside the vehicle, and feeling the carpet under the dashboard. The heater core may leak enough coolant onto the carpet to saturate it. If the heater core has not leaked onto the carpet, but the strong smell of coolant is in the vehicle, the heater core is still suspected. 
Heater Core Replacement

How is a heater core replaced?

This can be a labor-intensive repair, as the dashboard must be removed from the vehicle in most cases to access the heater core. Once engine coolant lines are removed and the heater core is accessed, the new heater core will be installed. After everything is put back together, the heater core is connected to the hoses, and the engine coolant is topped off and bled of air.

RepairPal recommendations for heater core issues

Sticking to the car's maintenance schedule is the best way to prevent heater core problems. The engine coolant used in the vehicle should be the type recommended by the manufacturer. Quality replacement heater cores have excellent anticorrosive protectants applied inside and outside, and should not need another replacement if the cooling system is maintained.

Can I replace the heater core myself?

Because of the amount of disassembly required, and the fact that airbags often have to be removed, this job is best left to a professional.

Heater Core Replacement Cost Estimates