Why Is There No Hot Air Coming from the Air Conditioner?

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VonJordan
07/29/25 11:22am
Car air conditioners may fail to produce hot air due to thermostat failure, heater valve malfunction, or heater core blockage. Below are detailed explanations of the reasons why a car's air conditioner might not blow hot air: Thermostat Failure: The water temperature fails to rise, resulting in no hot air. Heater Valve Malfunction: When the heater valve fails, the opening of the electronically controlled valve is no longer managed by the computer, remaining either constantly open, constantly closed, or stuck in one position. In this case, the heater core either has no coolant flow or the flow is uncontrolled, naturally affecting the temperature of the air conditioner's hot air. Heater Core Blockage: After the heater core becomes blocked, the flow rate of the coolant inside slows down, and the volume decreases, leading to insufficient heat supply. Consequently, the hot air from the air conditioner is not warm.
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