Windshield Washer Fluid Heater

Windshield Washer Fluid Heater FARM HOME Cars 34-2-33 Anyone who has ever sat in the cold waiting for an icy windshield to thaw will appreciate the washer fluid heater from A&L Systems of Redford, Mich. Locally invented and patented, the heater comes with brackets to mount it vertically to a fender or firewall. It hooks into the line that goes from the reservoir to the washer nozzles. Positive and negative wires connect to the battery. When the engine starts and the voltage level hits 13 volts, the unit activates and starts heating. "It's thermostat-controlled to kick on at 133 degrees and off at 140 degrees," says Art Lake, A&L president. Warm washer fluid lasts for about three seconds every time the washer is turned on. Another shot of heated fluid is available within 10 to 20 seconds. "There is an amperage draw to heat it, but once it's heated it uses very little amperage," Lake says. "It's very simple, useful, and easy to install." The heating units keep windshields cleaner while driving in slushy, snowy conditions, but the warm solvent is helpful year round. It cleans bugs and road oil a lot faster, Lake says. Windshield blades also work better with the warm fluid. "We have quite a few trucking companies, as well as owner operators, municipalities and individuals using our system already," Lake says. At $99.95 the units are inexpensive enough to be installed in any vehicle. They are available through dealers across the country and through A&L's website. Dealer inquiries are welcome. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, A&L Systems, 25415 Glendale Ave., Redford, Mich. 48239 (ph 800 592-5253; www.a-and-lsystems.com).

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