Hometown Service Center Inc
130 East College Avenue, Westerville, OH 43081 614.895.8069

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How Cool is That! (Coolant level sensor replacement)

Your vehicle’s engine runs hot.  It should, since it’s a series of little explosions that create the power that gets you going where you want to go.  To keep the engine cool, eng...
Published on: Feb 16, 2025

Air Blend Box

You push a few buttons or turn some knobs, and voila! You have air blowing on your feet or cool air chilling your face. But how does all that happen? Well, it's all thanks to ...
Published on: Aug 07, 2023

Radiator Fans

If you’re old enough, you’ve heard the term “fan belt." Back in the day, the radiator fan in your vehicle was turned by a belt driven by the engine. There are still belt driven fans,...
Published on: Apr 08, 2023

Thermostat

{{ image('MzU0') }} The thermostat is part of your cooling system. Westerville residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you set ...
Published on: Sep 23, 2022

Radiator Fans

{{ image('MzU0') }} Westerville residents who are old enough have probably heard the term “fan belt”. Back in the day the radiator fan in your vehicle was turned by a belt driven by the e...
Published on: Jun 08, 2022

The Hot Switch (Coolant Vacuum Valve Switch)

When the weather gets cooler, you want the cabin of your vehicle to stay warm.  When you switch on the heat, you may find the air that comes out of the vents just isn't hot.  The problem co...
Published on: Apr 26, 2021

Simple Answers from Hometown Service Center Inc for Westerville: Cooling System

Question My engine never overheats.  Why should I get a cooling system service? Answer That’s a good question to ask, because if you don’t have the full answer you may end up in tr...
Published on: Mar 20, 2021

Cooling System Repairs

We all know how important the cooling system is. Coolant/antifreeze circulates around the engine, absorbs heat, and then dissipates it in the radiator.  Cooling system failure can cause extensive...
Published on: Nov 06, 2019