Whether it is sitting outside your backyard or against your garden wall, your A/C operates with the cold air being allowed into the house when the humid air outside is sensed.
Additionally, the components of an air conditioner are easy to recognise. If you have a basic knowledge of both, the evaporator and condenser coils and how they collaborate with the rest of the system components, you will not be so confused when your HVAC technician talks about it when it is time for repairs.
The main components of a cooling system are comprised of the compressor, evaporator, ductwork, air handler, thermostat, and condenser coils. But let’s look into the evaporator coil to some extent.
What Is an Evaporator Coil?
An air conditioner’s evaporator coil, also called the evaporator core, is considered to be one of the main parts of the system where the refrigerant absorbs heat and where the cold air is emitted.
The evaporator coil is situated either inside or close to the air handler next to the blower fan. Evaporator coils come in from copper, steel, or aluminum materials due to these metals being able to conduct heat easily. Most A/C evaporators are tubes bent into U-shapes and set into panels.
Taking care of the Evaporator Coil
Because of the way they operate, like condenser coils, the evaporator needs a clean area for optimum performance so it reaches a favourable energy efficiency. Else, a polluted evaporator coil can cause a lot of issues such like the following:
- Ice and frost build up
- High energy usage
- Impaired heat absorption and cooling capacity
- Increased temperature
There are chances of efficiency reduction even when a neat layer of dust is found on the evaporator coil .In order to prevent that a premium A/C deep cleaning company should be opted for your services. The dust acts as an insulator, keeping the heat in and the air away from the cold coils. That means the coil can’t absorb as much heat as it can when clean. Your system will then have to run longer to provide the indoor temperature you want, which means it will use more energy.
Also, it’s not normal if your evaporator coils develop pinkhole leaks due to the pipe corrosion from the outside. If there are signs of oily discharges surrounding the evaporator or in the drain pan, these are signs that tell the coil needs immediate replacement.