Your heater core could be plugged. I've had it happen to a 98 and an 01 S10 pickup. I flushed the core both directions and it heats like crazy now.
The thermostat on a 2001 Blazer is just inside the larger or upper radiator hose. This hose connects to the front of the engine manifold.
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Factory uses 195 degree.
follow the top radiator hose to the engine. It should be there.
It will be to the left of the thermostat housing, in the intake.
The heater valve could be failing to open for one reason or another.
It has a Manual thermostat. The thermostat is normally located where the upper radiator hose connects to the engine. Look Carefully at this location.
Location of blower fan on 2001 blazer
Fuel pump could be possibly getting weak. Happened to my blazer.
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Yes, the doors from a 98 Chevy Blazer will fit a 2001 Chevy Blazer with a little moderation.
Check your fuses.