Air Conditioning 101: How Does the Compressor Work?
Air Conditioning System Parts Central air conditioning systems are made up of an evaporator, a condenser, and a compressor. The compressor serves as a go-between between the evaporator, located inside your air conditioner, and the condenser, the unit outside your home. The Air Conditioning Process Your air conditioner pulls warm air through return air vents in
What is a Mini Split Condensate Pump?
How Does a Condensate Pump Work? A condensate pump consists of three major parts: the reservoir, float, and pump. They all work together to collect and drain the condensate. As the collected water rises within the reservoir, it lifts the float. The float in turn activates the pump to siphon the water through a drain
The 4 Main Refrigeration Cycle Components
We’ve all been there. You step inside on a hot day and are mercifully greeted with a wall of cool air. Well, you have the refrigeration cycle to thank for that relief. While there are dozens of methods of heating and cooling, the basic function is still the same and is used in some form