Inside Your Air Conditioning System

INSIDE YOUR Air Conditioning. SYSTEM Your AC Cools by Moving Heat Air conditioners move heat from inside to outside The transfer makes the air inside feel cooler The air blowing from the vents also feels cool for the same reason The Secret Is the Refrigeration Cycle Refrigerant is a fluid that draws heat out of the air It helps cool your home in a 4-part refrigeration cycle The refrigerant absorbs heat from the house The refrigerant gets hot Indoor heat is transferred to the outside • The refrigerant cools off Steps 1 and 4 happen on the inside part of your AC Steps 2 and 3 happen on the outside part A Word about Filters Filters help to clean particles from air before it enters your home As filters fill up, they need to be changed Failing to change your filters will reduce airflow and overwork your AC Keep Your AC Running Cool ACs are complex and need regular maintenance Maintenance boosts energy efficiency and prevents problems During regular maintenance: The inner coils will be cleaned Refrigerant leaks will be spotted and fixed Airflow problems can be diagnosed and repaired Provided by: Absolutely the Best! AFHFURR PLUMBING E HEATING AIR CONDITIONING ELECTRICAL fhfurr.com/about-furr/service-areas/air-conditioning-repair Sources: http://www.energyvanguard.com/blog-building-science-HERS-BPI/- bid/40016/The-Magic-of-Cold-Part-1-How-Your-Air-Conditioner-Works https://www.ashrae.org/resources--publications/free-re- sources/top-ten-things-about-air-conditioning https://www.pseg.com/home/customer_service/worry_free/repla- cements/air_conditioner/about.jsp