Chevrolet S10 Blazer AC and Heater Controls
The S10 Blazer made by Chevrolet is a classic truck with a sturdy engine that many people purchase for its combination of performance and comfort. Functioning AC and heater controls are a big part of a comfortable ride during extreme hot and cold temperatures. Here is a look at some of the things to consider when choosing Chevrolet S10 Blazer AC and heater controls.
How do the climate controls work in a Chevy Blazer?When you locate the AC and heater controls in your Chevrolet S10 Blazer on your center console along the dash, you can see the different settings available for adjusting the temperature of your vehicle. Though each Chevy has its own control panel with its own settings and capabilities, every car and truck works similarly in the effects it has. Near engine of your Chevy S10 Blazer, you have a reservoir of coolant that can be compressed and released to create the cold temperatures that cool the air that blows from your vehicles vents. Similarly, hot coolant is run through a radiator called a heater core that has air from outside through the grille blown over it to heat up which then travels through the vents in your Blazer. Both systems adjust the air and are combined into the temperature you desire indicated by the control knobs or buttons.
What parts are present in the AC and Heater controls?On the outside, depending on the year and model of your S10 Blazer, you will see physical knobs or buttons or perhaps a completely digital display. Inside you would have an array of parts, some of which include thermometers, wiring to the coolant, and connections to the electrical systems in your dash. Each of these Chevy parts inside your Blazer are essential to the correct operation and function of the AC and heater. A professional trained to work on the electrical systems in your Chevrolet S10 Blazer may be required to reset the computer in the event you disconnect and reconnect electrical components, especially in later year models.
Heater controls may be made of the following:
- Plastic knobs that turn from hot to cold. These may or may not be coated with a rubber grip along the outside.
- Slider bars that go from hot to cold or low to high fan level.
- Touchscreen LED panels that offer a more detailed display.
- Single heating controls or zone-based controls that offer individual temperature settings for each side of the car.