We often find that our clients are fairly confused about the actual operation of their air conditioner. This blog will help outline the actual workings of your A/C, and why it is really important to keep your furnace working optimally as well to keep your air conditioner working as well as possible.
In very basic terms, your air conditioner works by drawing hot air away from your home, rather than infusing it with cold air. There are three main parts to the air conditioner – the compressor, the condenser and the evaporator. The compressor and the condenser are located outside, while the evaporator is part of the indoor coil as part of the furnace.
The cycle works fairly simply – the compressor compresses the low temperature gas, which causes it to turn into a vapor. The vapor goes into the outdoor coil (condenser), which transfers the heat outside. This process causes the refrigerant to condense into a liquid state, and the cycle begins again. As the air passes through the indoor coil on the furnace, the air inside is cooled and dehumidified. During this stage, the moisture is removed from the air, and becomes liquid, which is then collected in a pan and eventually disposed of outside. The cool air is pushed through the home using the blower on your furnace.
If you have more questions, or would like to schedule a tune-up for your air conditioner this season, call us today! Owner Dan Schmied can be reached directly at [email protected], or at 720.876.7166. We also offer free estimates for new systems. Don’t suffer through another hot summer!
