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Evaporator Core

Climate Control

Removes heat from the air inside the vehicle by absorbing it into the refrigerant.

The evaporator core is part of the HVAC system and cools the air by absorbing heat into the refrigerant, lowering the temperature of the air that enters the vehicle cabin.

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Typical part cost
$150–$500🔒
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Typical labor cost
$400–$1,000🔒
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Typically lasts
100,000–200,000 mi
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Or about
7.0–10.0 years
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DIY difficulty
7/10

⚠️ Owners Often Notice

If the Evaporator Core is starting to fail, these are the signs owners most commonly report before it gets worse:

A/C not blowing cold air
Poor A/C performance
Warm air from vents
Refrigerant leaks
A/C system noise
Poor cabin cooling

Related Services

Services commonly performed on or around this part.

Replace Evaporator Core

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Clean Evaporator Core

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Inspect Evaporator Core

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