Direct Wire Car Heaters

Using a portable car heater is a great way to get your car warm quickly on cold winter mornings. They are produced by many manufacturers of auto accessories and as noted elsewhere on our website, they come in a wide variety of shapes, designs, colors, heating capacity, etc. Unfortunately, many of them draw an amount of amperage that causes blown fuses on a continual basis, which of course renders the heater inoperable and the driver and passengers agitated and cold! The good news is that there are heaters that will solve this problem and they are called direct wire heaters or direct hook up heaters. As their name implies these devices require electrical integration into a car’s wiring system so they can use the power produced by the vehicle’s wiring system or battery. They are known to produce warm air very quickly and some models produce over twice as much warm air as the models that do not require direct wiring.

Most of the heaters come with an installation kit and the truth is that you do not have to be an electrician or a mechanic to get one installed and operating – just about anyone will be able to complete this task quickly and effectively. Some vehicles make for easier installation than others by virtue of their design. On some cars you can find rubber grommets protecting openings and passageways through the walls, floor, door panels, etc. The wires for the heater can be routed through these and any other well positioned openings in order to get to the power source.

If you are not inclined to install the portable car heater yourself, consider taking your car to a local mechanic, body shop or car stereo dealer. Each of these businesses will either be able to install it for you or direct you to someone who can. In addition to the routing of wires, you will also have to find a suitable location to anchor the heater to and you should carefully consider where you’ll install the heater so it remains stable and doesn’t get in the way of passengers, pets, etc.

Direct wire heaters come in a wide range of models, with each having unique design features and heating capacity. You can purchase them at many local auto stores and they are found in great abundance online. We recommend that you conduct research online and take advantage of the competitive pricing that the merchants offer. You’ll not only find some great deals, you’ll be able to read many user reviews on the specific models you are considering. Make sure you inquire about the warranty; if there is one, and the return policy should the heater arrive with a defect.

Many of the best rated direct wire car heaters are produced under the trade names Roadpro, Koolatron, Thermtec, Pelonis and Delonghi. They can be purchased from various local stores that sell automobile parts and accessories. There are numerous online merchants offering these items and some of the major dealers are J.C. Whitney, Target, Ace Hardware, Amazon, AutoBarn.com and Sears to name just a few.

We hope this information has assisted your search for a portable car heater and we wish you many days and nights of warm driving once you install it in your car!

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