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Parts of an Air Conditioner – Loveland Colorado

Knowing how the air conditioner functions helps when talking with a technician and in understanding the usefulness of ensuring that the HVAC system is well maintained. The technology of cooling the home is based on using chemical refrigerants such as Freon. The gas is being converted to liquid and helps to transfer heat out of the home. The air conditioner cycles the refrigerant through the HVAC system and removes heat through each cycle. This continuous cycle helps to keep the home cool.

The various components of an air conditioner are discussed below:

• Compressor

It is often referred to as the heart of the system. It circulates the refrigerant between the condenser and the evaporator coils. Compressors are available in different varieties. Reciprocating compressors are more prone to trouble than the scroll-type compressors. The scroll-type are more expensive and they have higher efficiency.

• Condenser Coil

It is a network of tubes which are filled with refrigerant. It removes heat from the heated refrigerant and converts it from gas to liquid. The excess heat is then lost into the surrounding area.

• Fan

The fan pulls air through the condenser coil so that heat can be dispersed.

• Evaporator Coil

It is a network of tubes that is filled with refrigerant. It removes heat and water from the air as the refrigerant is being converted back to gas.

• Air Handling Unit

This comprises the blower as well as the related portion of the central air conditioning system that circulates air through the air ducts.

• Drainage System And Pan

The drainage system is a primary system of pipes (which are usually made of PVC) that helps in transferring water to the outside of the home. It needs periodic flushing to prevent it from being blocked. The inside of the air conditioning system often has an emergency drain pan that is equipped with an automatic cut-off switch which turns the AC off when the pan is filled. The pan comes into play when the drain pipes are blocked.

• Heat Pump (Air Conditioning With A Heat Pump)

This is a combination of central air conditioning and heating system. It can function as an air conditioner and a heater.

The air conditioning systems that are in use today are more efficient than the old designs. SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) rating is used for central systems. Air conditioning systems with high SEER ratings have higher energy efficiency. Such systems bring about low monthly utility bills for the user. Air conditioners with higher energy efficiency are more expensive because more efficient condensers and evaporators (which contain more metal in their extra coils) are used. A more complex technology is also used in building such systems.

If you are planning to purchase a new air conditioner, then you need to understand the relationship that exists between a higher upfront costs and lower utility bills that are associated with more efficient systems.

Call Loveland Air Conditioners today for your FREE phone consultation. We can’t wait to hear from you!