Air Conditioning Service
The components of an air conditioning system work together to efficiently cool your home and maintain a comfortable indoor environment.
When your air conditioning fails, don’t wait for experts to diagnose and fix it quickly. Understanding how an air conditioning system operates can help you identify potential malfunctions. The two main components, the compressor and condenser, are outdoors, where the unit expels heat from indoor air. The third component usually resides inside the furnace.
When your air conditioning fails to operate smoothly, don’t wait to have it diagnosed and quickly fixed by the experts at Blue Valley Heating & Cooling in Longmont. Outlining the general function of an air conditioning system will illustrate the various points at which a malfunction can occur. Two main components of the air conditioner, the compressor and condenser, are located outdoors where the unit expels heat from the indoor air. The third element of the system is located inside, usually within the furnace.
Basic Operation of an Air Conditioning System
Compressor: The compressor moves refrigerant molecules closer together, creating higher temperature and energy. The resulting hot, high-pressure gas moves into the condenser.
Condenser: The condenser cools the working fluid, similar to a car’s radiator. The refrigerant changes from gas back to liquid as it enters the evaporator through a narrow opening.
Evaporator: When the refrigerant enters the evaporator, its pressure drops, turning it into gas again. This evaporation process cools the air by removing heat from the liquid.
Fan: The fan directs air inside the house to circulate across the evaporator fins.
Vents: Warm air enters the ducts and moves down to the evaporator, cooling the gas. The system then blows cooled air back into the house.
Thermostat: When the temperature rises above your comfort level, the thermostat activates the air conditioning system. It exchanges warm air for cool air until the desired temperature is reached.
Whether you need an air conditioning system installed, repaired or maintained, contact the trusted HVAC contractors at Blue Valley Heating & Cooling in Longmont for dependable and affordable service. At Blue Valley Heating & Cooling in Longmont, we are dedicated to energy efficiency and promoting geothermal renewable energy. Contact us online or call us at (303) 993-2645
