AC Compressors
"Doesn't your air conditioning feel great on a hot, humid day? That cold air blowing through your vents and into your vehicle cabin might feel like magic, but the truth is that your air conditioning system operates in much the same way as your cooling system. The core of your air conditioning system is your AC Compressor, a device that both looks and acts similar to your radiator. If you look inside your engine bay, you will notice your AC Compressor situated in front of your radiator. Just as coolant enters your radiator to dissipate the heat it has gathered from your engine, refrigerant gas enters the AC Compressor to release the heat it has absorbed from the cabin of your car, truck, or SUV. The major difference is that while coolant remains in liquid form at all times, refrigerant must be in a gaseous state to circulate through your cabin. The vapor enters your AC Compressor and turns to liquid as it cools there—which is the reason this component is called a Compressor. Your AC Compressor uses a combination of an expanded surface area for the refrigerant and moving air, either from the air blowing through your front grille as you drive or the auxiliary fan used by the radiator, to effect a temperature change in the refrigerant. Once it has reached liquid form, the refrigerant is passed through an expansive valve to re-enter your cabin as that refreshing cold air you enjoy. As the weather gets warmer, investigate your AC Compressor for leaks or other damage, and replace your worn part with a high-quality new AC Compressor from our online catalogue so it is ready when you need it most."
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