How an AC Works:

How much do you know about how an air conditioner works? Most of us do not know much, and do not really care how it works, just as long as it does work. But if we are interested in how an AC works, a little understanding of the parts and processes involved will ease our AC anxiety.

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The first component in the lineup is the compressor. You would expect the compressor to compress something; but what does it compress? It compresses the refrigerant. The compression raises both the pressure and the temperature of the refrigerant. It may seem a little crazy to start the AC cycle by heating something up, but that is how it works.

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Your knowledge of the parts and principals may be of limited use if the air conditioning system fails. Then it is time to make a call to the AC pros, who have the knowledge and the sophisticated technology to get your cooling system back in operation.