Parts of Your Air Conditioning Unit
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With all this talk of essential services, most of us can agree that air conditioning has become one of those. Just over 100 years old, this invention has improved the quality of life for millions and saved untold thousands from heat stroke. Today, most new home builds come standard with air conditioning, and it remains one of the most popular home improvement projects for older homes.
Atlantis Comfort Systems offers the best heating and cooling services in Rhode Island. Based in Warwick, we serve Providence, Newport and Pawtucket with air conditioning installation and repair, as well as furnace maintenance and ductwork cleaning. Our mission is to help you have the best indoor residential or commercial environment from our HVAC services. Below, we'll take a look at some of the more important parts of your air conditioning unit so you'll have a better understanding of how your AC unit works should it need repairs. Contact our HVAC company for a free quote today!
PARTS OF YOUR AIR CONDITIONING UNIT
In reality, there are hundreds of parts that make up your air conditioning unit. Today, we'll focus on the most important parts of your air conditioner unit that will also be the most likely to need an AC repair.
Refrigerant
Most people know by the name that the refrigerant in your AC unit cools. This fluid is an amazing piece of technology that takes heat from the interior and releases it outside. It is in constant motion as it undergoes a perpetual cycle of changing from a liquid to a vapor in order to accomplish this all important task. Every time you hear your air conditioning unit hum to life, this cycle is repeated. It's really cool to think about, isn't it?
Compressor
The job of the compressor in this amazing heating and cooling process is to compress the refrigerant, thereby initiating the process of increasing its temperature. Once the temperature of the refrigerant is higher than the outdoor temperature, the heat will be able to be released outside.
Condenser Coil
These condenser coils are what you see in your outside AC unit. The heated refrigerant from the compressor flows here, releases its heat as the condenser fan blows air over it, and is then turned into a liquid phase again.
Expansion Valve
Next, our refrigerant meets the expansion valve where it is cooled down before it heads to the evaporator coils. The pressure of the refrigerant decreases, which is what cools it. This valve also controls how much new refrigerant comes and goes into the system.
Evaporator Coils
The evaporator on your air conditioning unit is where the hot air from your home goes to be cooled. These are connected to the expansion valve. The cooled refrigerant flows from the expansion valve to the evaporator coils. As your home's air meets the cold coils, the heat is absorbed from the air. Air is blown over the coils by the air handler fan. The heat will cause the liquid to turn into a gas, and this amazing process happens all over again.
This is a general overview of the process. Other small processes happen that work together to cool your home or office. To learn more, contact Atlantis Comfort Systems in Rhode Island to begin.w of the main parts of an air conditioner system. If you are in need of air conditioning services, contact us today!
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While there are many more parts in play here, such as your return vents, ductwork, and more, these are the basic parts that make up your AC unit and make your Rhode Island home or office comfortable and cool. Now the next time your HVAC specialist comes to your home for maintenance, repair, replacement, or installation, you'll have a better understanding of what they will be explaining for your air conditioning system.
Atlantis Comfort Systems offers the best air conditioning services in Rhode Island. Our HVAC specialists will spend a lot of time understanding the symptoms of your AC unit and discovering the source of the problem. We'll offer you AC repair options, and then get to work restoring your cool air. In addition, we offer a full range of heating services, including furnace and heat pump repair, replacement, and installation for your home or office.
There's no doubt our lives have improved dramatically thanks to air conditioning. If you are interested in our heating and cooling service for your Rhode Island home, reach out today!