People depend on the air conditioner, depending on your location, and in the Vegas Valley, the AC often is turned on in April and can go through September, even longer. With routine maintenance and diligent care, the air conditioner can last longer and significantly reduce the wear and tear, as well optimize energy efficiency. When it comes the standard operation of the air conditioning system, knowing the basics can help people better care for and even help recognize potential issue. The basic parts of the cooling system are what we at Hal Mechanical would like to share today.
AC Compressor
In simplified terms, the compressor is the motor of the air conditioner. Using a working fluid, also known as refrigerant, that easily transforms from gas into a liquid, the compressor performs to convert low-pressure gas into a high-pressure, high-temperature gas. From the gap regions between molecules that get narrowed down, the process produces energized gas. The refrigerant travels from the compressor and enters the condenser.
Air Handler/Blowing Unit
In order to draw room air to the evaporator and spreads the cool air all over your house, two components working in tandem. Through the air ducts, the cool air is equally dispersed across the home.
Condenser Coil
Fitted into the condenser coil is a fan and this where the high-pressure gas is cooled down to be converted back to a liquid form. Through the evaporator, the refrigerant moves onto the next the part of the conditioner, as it is now in the liquid state. The compressor and condenser are housed in the unit outside the building.
AC Evaporator
The evaporator is found in the indoor unit, usually, near the furnace. The condenser is linked to the evaporator with a very thin pipe. As it enters into the part of the cooling system, the high-pressure gas converts in low-pressure liquid. The liquid is altered into the gas form because of the decreasing pressure in the evaporator. While the working fluid, or refrigerant, comes out of the evaporator, the heat is absorbed from the air where it then leaves the indoor space cool. The working fluid comes out of the evaporator in the form of a gas next to again become compressed by the compressor. This process continues on an everlasting cycle as the refrigerant does not get used up.
Thermostat
The thermostat can be set manually or automatically, depending on the type of thermostat and its features. In order to maintain and control the indoor temperatures, the thermostat is a necessary device that regulate the heat energy flowing inside and outside of the air conditioner system.
Air Ducts
Throughout the building, the air ducts are a series of metal or fiberglass tubing funneling the air to dispense the cool air into the individual rooms. To ensure cost-effective and efficient cool air dispersal, the air ducts need to be tightly connected and sealed. The cool air you paid for is lost should they leak before it reaches its destination.
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When you are in need of air conditioning system services, whether it is repairs, replacement, or maintenance services in Las Vegas, NV and Surrounding areas, call Hal Mechanical and let our certified experts assist you!
