Your air conditioning system has many components, but there are three main ones that do the lion’s share of the work: the compressor, condenser and the evaporator. Today we’re going to focus on the condenser and its role in the air conditioning process.
What Is the Condenser?
The condenser is a component housed in your outdoor unit with the compressor. When the refrigerant has been compressed, it makes its way into the condenser, where a set of coils helps the refrigerant release its heat as it flows through them. There is also a condenser fan which helps to further cool the refrigerant by sucking up the heat from the refrigerant and blowing it into the outdoor air. Without the condenser, the refrigerant would not be able to cool properly.
What Can Go Wrong with a Condenser?
There are a few things that can malfunction with a condenser and cause operational issues with your air conditioner. First, the aluminum fins of the coils are very easily bent; if a number of them are bent the wrong way, the air that needs to pass through the fins can be restricted and as a result, inhibit the cooling process. A second common problem that can develop with the condenser is dirty coils. When a layer of dirt and dust forms on the coils, it can act as an insulator that traps in the heat instead of allowing the coils to release it. In turn, this can result in warm air blowing into your home, among other problems. Refrigerant leaks are another common type of problem that can develop with the condenser. A refrigerant leak in the condenser will lower the amount of refrigerant in the system, which creates an imbalance; as such, the leak has to be repaired by an expert. Lastly, the condenser fan can develop problems: electrical issues with wiring and the capacitor, fan motor problems and/or problems with bent or loose fan blades.
The condenser is a key component to the successful operation of your air conditioner and will require the help of an expert.
The specialists at Ierna’s Heating and Cooling can handle any type of air conditioning repair you may have in Land O’Lakes, so call us today!