Get Schooled on How an Air Conditioner Works

The job of your home air conditioner is to move heat from inside your home to outside, cooling you and your home in the process. While you surely know what it feels like when your air conditioner is not functioning properly, you may not understand just how your AC actually does its job.

A local HVAC leader, Del-Air Heating and Air Conditioning understands that a working air conditioner is a necessity for residents. As such, we do everything in our power to keep your system functioning at top capacity throughout the year. Learn more about how air conditioners work below and then contact our talented techs to schedule an appointment if your unit needs servicing.

How Air Conditioners Work

Air conditioners work by pulling heat from the air and blowing cool air in to replace it. When you turn on your AC system, a set of cold pipes known as an evaporator coil cools the air in a way similar to how water evaporates from the skin. The coil uses liquid refrigerant, which changes into a gas as it absorbs heat. The gas-version of the refrigerant is then pumped out of the house and into another coil called a condenser, wherein it returns to a condensed liquid state. The pump that helps move the refrigerant between the two coils is called a compressor.

Your home’s air conditioning system runs with the use of a motor, however, the system produces 3 times more cooling energy than the motor provides. The increase in energy stems from the way in which the system changes and recycles the refrigerant.

Contact Del-Air Heating and Air Conditioning Today for Air Conditioning Service

Founded in 1983, Del-Air Heating and Air Conditioning has been a leading air conditioner company for more than 3 decades. Whether you want to repair your air conditioning system or replace it with a more efficient model, Del-Air Heating and Air Conditioning can get the job done quickly and expertly, with minimal disruption to your daily routine. Call today to schedule your consultation, or contact our AC specialists online. We look forward to preserving your family’s comfort throughout the year.

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We are so grateful that Del-Air took care of us. It was an easy initial call. They ran routine service/maintenance. In that appointment, Raymond showed us areas in our air units that needed addressing. He took his time and made sure he made a thorough inspection of all the equipment. And what a nice gentleman. We…

Corie L.

Called at 9pm and they were at our house the next day at 9am. Thorough evaluation , great communication, and fixed our problem without a hard upsell for a whole new unit I. Honest service and I have great confidence with this company moving forward.

Matt G.

This is our second house using Del-Air and the value and service is why we come back. Our tech Reggie was fabulous! Above and beyond service, super nice, professional and thorough!

Suzanne S.

I have been using Del-Air for our home a/c concerns since purchasing our home 8-yrs ago. They have been and remain top- notch.

Bryan C.

We are so grateful that Del-Air took care of us. It was an easy initial call. They ran routine service/maintenance. In that appointment, Raymond showed us areas in our air units that needed addressing. He took his time and made sure he made a thorough inspection of all the equipment. And what a nice gentleman. We…

Corie L.