A heater for the Polaris General 1000, 2016–2026
This Ice Crusher heater kit is built specifically for the Polaris General 1000 — not a universal heater adapted to fit. It puts 14,600 BTU of engine-coolant heat through 6 adjustable vents, including dedicated windshield defrost. The heater unit mounts along firewall behind center console. Because it runs on engine coolant, it makes real heat without draining your battery; the fan draws about what a factory blower does.
Want more airflow? See the General dual-fan kit.
Fits
- 2016–2026 Polaris General 1000
- Two-seat and four-seat (General 4) models
By model year:
- 2026 Polaris General 1000
- 2025 Polaris General 1000
- 2024 Polaris General 1000
- 2023 Polaris General 1000
- 2022 Polaris General 1000
- 2021 Polaris General 1000
- 2020 Polaris General 1000
- 2019 Polaris General 1000
- 2018 Polaris General 1000
- 2017 Polaris General 1000
- 2016 Polaris General 1000
Not for: Generals with the Rockford Fosgate subwoofer in the dash. Order the General kit for the Rockford Fosgate subwoofer instead; it works with subwoofer #2889053, not the newer Stage 4 subwoofer #2889306.
Specs
| Heat output | 14,600 BTU |
|---|---|
| Airflow | 180 CFM |
| Vents | 6 adjustable, including OEM-style rectangular defrost vents |
| Windshield defrost | Yes |
| Fan | Single |
| Heater size | 10 × 7.5 × 4.5 in |
| Mounts | Along the firewall, behind the center console |
| Install time | 4–8 hours |
| Warranty | 3 years, whole kit |
What’s in the box
- Heater unit with fan
- 6 adjustable vents, including OEM-style rectangular defrost vents
- Coolant hose, cut to length for one or two seat rows
- Fittings and mounting hardware, plus an under-hood shut-off valve
- The specialty tools the install needs
- Picture-rich, step-by-step instructions written for the average do-it-yourselfer
Installation
The heater mounts along the firewall behind the center console. You tap into the engine coolant and route the hose to the heater; the instructions show every step with pictures. Basic hand tools do the job.
Options
Seat rows: Pick one or two rows of seats so we pack the right length of coolant hose. The price doesn’t change.

General

General 4
In-cab heat control (+$49.99): A control at the dash that sets how much coolant flows through the heater core. Turn the heat up, down or off for summer without reaching under the hood for the shut-off valve.

Hose clamp tools (+$24.99): A pair of clamp-off pliers that seal hoses up to 2 inches, so the coolant tie-in stays clean. Handy on radiator hoses too.

Questions we hear
Does it work with the Rockford Fosgate subwoofer?
Not this kit. If your General has the dash subwoofer, use the Rockford Fosgate version of the kit (works with #2889053, not the Stage 4 #2889306).
Can I turn the heat off for summer?
Yes. The kit includes an under-hood shut-off valve. Add the in-cab heat control and you can turn the heat up, down or off from your seat.
Will it drain my battery?
No. The heat comes from your engine’s coolant, not the battery. The fan draws about what a factory blower does.
How long does the install take?
Plan on 4–8 hours depending on experience. Experienced do-it-yourselfers land at the low end; first-timers should set aside a full day and follow the picture-rich instructions step by step.
Do I need the hose clamp tools?
You can install without them, but they make the coolant tie-in faster and cleaner. They pinch the hoses shut so coolant doesn’t pour out, and less air gets into the system, which makes bleeding the air out much easier. Sold as a pair; they fit hoses up to 2 inches.
Why buy an Ice Crusher heater
We’re not the cheapest UTV heater. We’re the one designed, supported and shipped by the people who answer the phone. Every kit is built for a specific machine, comes complete, and is backed by real people who know it inside and out. And we keep improving our kits, even when it means retiring our own older designs.
Warranty, support and shipping
3-year warranty on the whole kit, electrical included. If something goes wrong, tell us the problem and we make it right. Tech support is unlimited and free for as long as you own the heater: call 888-964-0135 and a real person in Minnesota answers.
Free shipping in the lower 48. Order by noon CT, Monday through Friday, and it ships the same day. Canada: $30–$50 per heater freight depending on province; duties, taxes and brokerage are extra.
More help: Heater FAQ · Install videos on YouTube
- Legacy SKU:
- ICCH-BD-C-POLGEN_162