55+

Years of Service

When your semi truck, generator, or heavy equipment runs hot—or your diesel aftertreatment system starts throwing faults—downtime gets expensive fast. Ellet Radiator is based in Akron, but we do a lot of service work for customers across the Greater Cleveland area. If you need a dependable shop that understands heavy-duty cooling systems and diesel emissions components, you’re in the right place.

We specialize in generator, semi truck, earth moving, and heavy equipment radiators and coolers, including:

  • Radiators (repair, clean, and recore)
  • Charge air coolers / air-to-air coolers
  • Oil coolers and hydraulic coolers
  • Hydraulic and fuel tank cleaning, repair, and fabrication
  • DPF, DOC, and SCR cleaning and support

Call Ellet Radiator at (330) 784-8226 to discuss the symptoms, verify your application, and get a quote.

HEAVY-DUTY RADIATOR REPAIR, CLEANING & RECORE (CLEVELAND AREA):

A radiator doesn’t have to be completely failed to cause major problems. Restricted cores, damaged fins, internal buildup, and small leaks can all lead to overheating, power loss, and repeated breakdowns—especially under load, in stop-and-go traffic, or during long runtimes.
Ellet Radiator provides heavy-duty radiator services that Cleveland operators rely on:
  • Radiator cleaning to restore airflow and heat transfer
  • Radiator repair for leaks, damage, fittings, and performance issues
  • Radiator recore services when the core is worn out or restricted (a great option to restore performance and extend service life)
If you’re dealing with overheating on I-90, I-71, I-480, or job sites across Cuyahoga County, bring the radiator in and let’s get it tested and handled the right way—so you can get back to work with confidence.

CHARGE AIR COOLERS / AIR-TO-AIR COOLERS (CAC):

On modern diesels, your charge air cooler (also called an intercooler or air-to-air cooler) plays a huge role in performance and efficiency. When it’s contaminated, restricted, or damaged, you may notice:
  • Reduced power
  • Higher operating temperatures
  • Sluggish throttle response
  • Poor fuel efficiency (depending on the issue)
We service and support charge air coolers for semi trucks, generators, and heavy equipment. If you suspect boost-related issues or intake cooling problems, we can help you rule out CAC problems and restore reliable operation.

OIL COOLERS & HYDRAULIC COOLERS (HEAVY EQUIPMENT + SEMI TRUCK):

Oil and hydraulic temperatures matter. When cooling capacity drops, components run hotter than designed—and that can accelerate wear across engines, hydraulics, transmissions, and more.

We handle service work for:

  • Oil coolers
  • Hydraulic coolers / hydraulic cooler bundles
  • Related heat exchanger components
If you’re seeing high oil temps, hydraulic overheating, or performance issues during heavy operation, cooler service and cleaning can be one of the fastest ways to protect equipment and avoid bigger repairs.

HYDRAULIC & FUEL TANK CLEANING, REPAIR & FABRICATION:

Contamination inside tanks can lead to clogged filters, premature pump wear, injector issues, and system failures. Physical tank damage and leaks can create safety issues and costly downtime.

Ellet Radiator provides:

  • Hydraulic tank cleaning and repair
  • Fuel tank cleaning and repair
  • Fabrication support for earth moving equipment, heavy equipment, and semi trucks
If your machine or truck is dealing with dirty fuel, sludge, or a compromised tank, we can help you restore reliability and protect the rest of your system.

DPF, DOC & SCR CLEANING (DIESEL AFTERTREATMENT SUPPORT):

Diesel emissions systems are expensive, and restrictions can cause serious downtime. We provide cleaning and service support for:
  • DPF (Diesel Particulate Filters)
  • DOC (Diesel Oxidation Catalysts)
  • SCR components (Selective Catalytic Reduction systems)

If your truck or equipment has warning lights, derates, frequent regen problems, or ongoing aftertreatment faults, proper cleaning and inspection can often address restrictions and buildup that occur over time—especially in stop-and-go usage and heavy-load operation common around Cleveland’s industrial routes.

NEW PARTS IN STOCK (RADIATORS, CHARGE AIR COOLERS, DPF FILTERS):

Sometimes repair isn’t the best route—especially when time is critical. We stock new parts to help reduce downtime, including:
  • New radiators for many applications
  • New charge air coolers for heavy-duty use
  • New DPF filters and related diesel emissions components
If you have an OEM part number, model, or application details, we can help confirm fitment and get you the right component fast.

SEMI TRUCK + HEAVY EQUIPMENT BRANDS WE COMMONLY SUPPORT:

We work with a wide range of heavy-duty equipment and truck platforms. Common semi truck brands include:
  • Freightliner
  • Kenworth
  • Navistar / International
  • Peterbilt
  • Volvo
  • Western Star
  • Mack
  • Ford
  • Sterling
  • GMC
Common heavy equipment / industrial brands include:
  • Caterpillar
  • Komatsu
  • John Deere
  • Kubota
  • Ingersoll Rand
  • Cummins
If you don’t see your brand listed, call anyway—there’s a strong chance we can still help.

WHY CLEVELAND FLEETS CHOOSE ELLET RADIATOR:

When you’re running a fleet or managing job-site equipment, you need service that’s practical, experienced, and focused on uptime. Customers choose Ellet Radiator because:
  • We’ve been in business since 1957 and understand heavy equipment cooling demands
  • We specialize in the components that cause the most downtime (radiators, coolers, tanks, and diesel aftertreatment)
  • We offer repair and recore options that can save money versus unnecessary replacements
  • We stock many common components and can help source hard-to-find items quickly
  • We support semi trucks, generators, and heavy equipment—not just passenger vehicles

SERVICE AREA (CLEVELAND + NEARBY):

Ellet Radiator serves customers across the Cleveland area, including (but not limited to):
Cleveland, Lakewood, Parma, Brooklyn, Independence, Strongsville, Westlake, Euclid, Solon, Beachwood, Mentor, and surrounding communities.

Even though our shop is located in Akron, Cleveland-area customers rely on us because we help solve the problem correctly—fast, and with heavy-duty experience.

FAQ:

A: Yes. We do a lot of service work for Cleveland-area fleets and equipment owners. Call with your application and symptoms, and we’ll guide you on the best next step.

A: Repair typically addresses leaks or specific damage. Recoring replaces the radiator core to restore heat transfer and performance when the core is worn out or restricted.
A: Yes. We service charge air coolers / air-to-air coolers and related components that affect diesel performance and operating temperatures.
A: Yes. We specialize in generator and heavy equipment radiators and coolers, along with supporting components like oil and hydraulic coolers.
A: Yes. We support DPF, DOC, and SCR cleaning and related diesel emissions needs.