Good morning,
No, it does not sound like a actuator. If it was, you would never have any heat.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-heater-not-working
I would be sure the coolant level is good. If it is and the car is not overheating, then good chance the heater core is clogged.
You can remove the heater hoses under the hood and run a garden hose back and forth until all the debris is gone and you have good even flow.
Try this first before talking about a heater core.
Roy
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Saturday, February 23rd, 2019 AT 7:11 AM