The heat turns on but only blows cold air

Tiny
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  • 2006 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
  • 97,000 MILES
The heat turns on but only blows cold air. Also the engine temp. Is below the half way mark, and its usually half way. Is it the thermostat? I have had the coolant flushed a month ago. It has plenty of fluid and there aren't any leaks. Any price ranges on the labor of replacing the thermostat? Thank you!
Saturday, November 17th, 2012 AT 2:41 PM

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Tiny
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Yes, it sounds like the thermostat. If you replace the thermostat yourself, the part is the only cost.
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Saturday, November 17th, 2012 AT 5:59 PM
Tiny
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With the labor costs, garage, it depends on their labor rate per hr. If they charge a 100bucks per hour and it takes about an hour. The labor charge will be 100 bucks not counting parts and diagnostics, if there are any diagnostics.
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Saturday, November 17th, 2012 AT 6:06 PM

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