The arrival of very cold weather often has a big impact on the independent service and repair sector, as the conditions can bring extra stress, and subsequently have serious consequences on many of a vehicle’s systems.
These problems can also affect HVAC, the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system, which has to work particularly hard to keep the occupants safe and comfortable when temperatures drop.
Although the major components within the HVAC system do the primary work, the heater and cabin blower both have vital roles as they respectively heat the cold air from outside and circulate it effectively around the cabin. It is, therefore, wise to include each of these important parts during an annual check and, if either need replacement, use only premium quality aftermarket products.
Reliable solution for HVAC
Among its product specialisms, AVA is the clever choice, as its replacement components are designed and manufactured to provide workshops, and the motor factors that supply them, with a reliable solution that combines performance and value, to fulfil the needs of the older car parc.
As a specialist that is solely focused on providing aftermarket solutions, AVA is particularly aware of the elements within a heater and a blower that are prone to wear or fail, and is therefore able to ensure these are areas that benefit from extra attention.
As a result, its heaters include high performance core tubes with turbulators, the core fins have louvres to ensure efficient heat exchange properties and they are fitted with EPDM gaskets to resist thermal stress. When it comes to its blowers, they incorporate a high-quality electric motor armature, durable carbon brushes with power surge protection and robust control units and electrical resistors.
From the perspective of an installer, following these demanding standards means that they are also designed to be straightforward to fit and that, whenever they are required, additional components, such as nuts, bolts, clips etc, are supplied within the AVA box.
In terms of range, 470 heaters cover 1,250 OE references and 87% of the European car parc, and include popular applications such as Fiat 500 and Ford Fiesta. In terms of blowers, 410 part numbers address 1,270 OE references and 76% of the European parc, with Fiat Panda and Toyota Aygo among the popular applications.
To find more information about its heater and blower offerings, or to discover the entire AVA product range, visit ava-cooling.com.
