Radiator Shop Services

Expert Radiator Repair Services in Des Moines, IA | American Radiator

Welcome to American Radiator, where decades of experience and a commitment to excellence set us apart as the premier radiator repair facility in Iowa. Since our founding, the ownership team has brought over 45 years of radiator shop expertise, dating back to the 1970's. Our longstanding reputation is built on trust, quality, and unparalleled service.

The foundation for this trust is without question the quality of our people. Not only do our repair technicians have decades of experience, but they take great pride in the quality of work each of them produces.

American Radiator specializes in heavy-duty radiator and cooler repairs for: heavy-duty trucks, off-road equipment, agricultural equipment, critical power and stationary units, construction equipment and much more.

Radiator Repair Services

General Maintenance & Repairs

General maintenance of your radiator will improve operating efficiency, reduce downtime due to cooling issues, and help to prolong the life of the product.

Clean, inspect, and test the radiator.

Tear down as needed for minor repairs.

Sandblast tanks as needed.

Patch tubes and straighten fins.

Final assembly, test, and paint.

Rebuild Existing Core & Tanks

Your copper/brass core may be rebuilt in some cases. This option requires a strong core structure and typically saves you time and money compared to other options.

Inspect core structure.

Remove tanks for rebuild.

Clean core internally.

Rebuild headers.

Final assembly, test, and paint.

Recore Existing Radiator

In situations when the existing core has been compromised past the point of a rebuild you may be able to recore the radiator. This is typically less than the cost of a new replacement.

Inspect tanks for recore.

Measure and order new core.

Sandblast tanks as needed.

Final assembly, test, and paint.

Aluminum Repair Services

General Maintenance & Repairs

General maintenance of your cooler or radiator will improve operating efficiency, reduce downtime due to cooling issues, and help to prolong the life of the product.

Clean, inspect, and test.

Repair failure points.

Straighten fins.

Clean and test.

Final prep for installation.

Aluminum Recores

Recoring an aluminum or radiator is an excellent option. On heavy-duty applications you can often times recore for significantly less than a new replacement.

Inspect tanks for recore.

Measure and order new core.

Remove tanks.

Prepare tanks for recore.

Final assembly and test.

Aluminum Fuel Tank Repair

Fixing small holes, end caps, and fill necks can prolong the life of an aluminum tank. This is typically done for less than the replacement cost with quick turnaround.

Clean and inspect tank.

Test tank for leaks.

Repair failure points.

Clean tank after repairs.

Final test and prep.

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American Radiator
1616 NE Broadway Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313

Mon. - Fri.: 7 am to 5 pm CST
Sales Office: 877.203.4572
email: [email protected]