Know Your Cooling System

Do you know the names and functions of key components of your cooling system? Here is a quick cheat sheet to help you better understand your repair proposals and determine when it would be best to replace the system as a whole.

  • Fan - The fan blows over the condenser to help remove heat from the unit’s refrigerant

  • Blower - The blower circulates indoor air over the evaporator distributing the conditioned air to ductwork

  • Thermostat - Sets the temperature of comfort selected throughout the home

  • Condenser - Coils that release collected indoor heat to the outside

  • Compressor - Moves refrigerant between the evaporator and the condenser to help create a conditioned indoor space

  • Evaporator - Coils that remove humidity from the indoor air, creating the sensation of cooling

  • Filter - Located with the indoor unit to remove particulates from the indoor air passing over teh filter

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