Heater Core Replacement near Seattle, Washington

There are 39 RepairPal Certified locations for Heater Core Replacement, all with a minimum 12,000-mile/12-month warranty.

39 Results for Heater Core Replacement near Seattle, Washington

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

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Jeff's Auto Repair - Seattle Sandpoint

4.5
(459)
6.72 mi
9702 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle, WA
Closed
Opens 8:00 AM Sat
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Elite Auto Care

4.8
(13)
7.5 mi
12248 Aurora Avenue North
Seattle, WA
Closed
Opens 9:00 AM Mon
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Northwest Automotive, Inc.

4.7
(18)
7.64 mi
12300 Lake City Way
Seattle, WA
Closed
Opens 8:00 AM Sat
Call the shop at (206) 800-7053 for appointment availability
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LBR Auto Repair

4.6
(42)
8 mi
13030 Bel-Red Rd
Bellevue, WA
Closed
Opens 8:00 AM Mon
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Autologic

4.6
(29)
8.03 mi
1407 132nd Ave NE
Bellevue, WA
Closed
Opens 7:30 AM Mon
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C & M Auto Repair & Collision

4.5
(16)
8.37 mi
1630 136th Place Northeast
Bellevue, WA
Closed
Opens 9:00 AM Sat
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A&M Auto Repair

4.5
(320)
8.41 mi
13551 Southeast 27th Place
Bellevue, WA
Closed
Opens 8:00 AM Mon
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Shoreline Auto Clinic

4.5
(23)
9.51 mi
16268 5th Ave NE
Shoreline, WA
Closed
Opens 8:00 AM Mon
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Jeff's Auto Repair - Renton

4.5
(471)
10.4 mi
505 Park Ave N
Renton, WA
Closed
Opens 8:00 AM Sat
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ZahnTech Automotive Service

4.8
(573)
10.52 mi
15215 NE 90th St
Redmond, WA
Closed
Opens 8:00 AM Mon
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Sun Auto Tire & Service #8111-Renton

4.4
(25)
10.72 mi
207 S 3rd St
Renton, WA
Closed
Opens 8:00 AM Sat
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Greg's Japanese - Tukwila

4.5
(384)
11.31 mi
405 Baker Blvd
Tukwila, WA
Closed
Opens 8:00 AM Sat
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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