AlphaTherm AT-38OD Windshield Washer Fluid Heater

I bought this unit for my Subaru WRX to try and all I can tell you is a good little device. I totally stopped scraping my windshield from ice and we have a lot of snow and ice here in Michigan. I think hot washer fluid should be standard in all cars or at least an option for northern states. The only thing you need to get used to is waiting 10 to 15 seconds between sprays and not to over spray. But in my case, I installed the unit on the fire wall so I can hear the boiling noise while the unit heating the fluid. It worked out very well for me. I know exactly when to push the button. Installation was a little tough because my washer hose ware on the opposite side of the car. I needed to add extra hose between reservoir and the unit. AlphaTherm AT-38OD Windshield Washer Fluid Heater

I hate waiting to have my truck warm up in the morning to defrost the windshield. After installing this product I warm it up for a minute or two spray the windshield to clear the frost/ice and I'm on my way. Pretty simple to install and includes everything you need. Build quality seems to be top notch and up to OEM standards.

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I've purchased this washer heater since I almost hit a parked car driving away from my house before having my windows fully defrosted. That and my nozzles where frozen couple of times in the deep freeze. Installation was easy enough, took about half hour. Didn't even need instructions as I have watched the installation video on manufacturer's website along with performance videos. Didn't need any additional parts, only one spot to install on my 2009 2.3L Ranger. Now my washer heats up in about a minute, comes out warm enough to melt the frozen windshield within three to four cycles of three second washes with 20-second wait time, never had frozen nozzle issue since the install. It's really cool to see steam coming out with the washer fluid. It draws about 52 amps upon starting the engine, but it turns off when the engine is off. Windshield wipers work so much better with the warm liquid, keeps my wipers free of snow and ice. Per the manufacturer's website, great for winter and even better for removing bugs and grime in the summer.

I would highly recommend the AlphaTherm Windshield Washer Fluid Heater, must have for the mid-west location. No more frozen nozzles and crystal clear windshield and no more iced up wiper blades.

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I got this for my wife's Trailblazer (V8) as she was having trouble with her washer nozzles freezing up. The real solution to that is keeping the washer fluid topped off with an antifreeze type fluid (required for this heater) so the oil change place doesn't top it off with the cheap stuff.

The heater needs to be mounted fairly close to vertical (see product photo for orientation) but I was able to find a spot on the firewall on the passenger side of the vehicle where it would just fit. At first I was confused by two washer hoses coming from the depths of the engine compartment, causing me to wonder if there was a Y buried down there with one hose for each side of the windshield. It wasn't until I removed the air filter housing and washer tank and saw two washer pumps that it hit me one was for the rear wiper (duh). Taking that stuff out and putting it back took longer than installing the heater.

The wires were the perfect length to reach a solid ground and the auxiliary terminal on the engine compartment fuse block. I had about 6 inches of hose left over. This was an easy install on this vehicle, but I suggest you examine yours before you purchase to insure you have a spot to put it or can fabricate a mounting plate, although the one supplied is somewhat adaptable.

Performance is exactly as described. I was concerned that in below freezing weather that residual fluid on the windshield would freeze into enough of haze to impact visibility, but in single digit temperatures and at highway speeds, this did not happen. She tried using it to initially clear the windshield, but it did not work very well for that because it refroze too quickly. Overall, we are very happy with its performance.

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The thing works good. I had problems at first, but worked them out. Very easy to install. I installed it on an old Ford Escort. I had to be creative and make a bracket, but if your handy, its easy.

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