How Does an Air Conditioner Work?

Air Conditioner Parts

Each part of the air conditioner plays a significant role in the cooling process, functioning together seamlessly to maintain a comfortable indoor environment.

This device pumps refrigerant through the system, facilitating heat transfer from inside your home to the outside. The compressor's primary function is to compress refrigerant vapor, increasing its pressure, temperature, and energy efficiency. It aids in cooling and evaporating moisture, making your home's air dryer more comfortable.

Positioned at the point where air is drawn into the system, the filter captures dust, pollen, and other airborne particles, preventing them from circulating through your home.

To preserve the filter functionality, it is important to learn how to clean your air conditioner.

Depending on the season, the condenser either releases or collects heat, allowing your home to remain at a comfortable temperature year-round. The condenser works in tandem with the compressor to facilitate the movement and transformation of refrigerant, thereby contributing to the cooling process.

The expansion valve controls the transition of refrigerant from a liquid to a gaseous state in the evaporator coil, ensuring that the refrigerant is vaporized correctly and able to absorb heat effectively.

The evaporator coil facilitates refrigerant conversion from a liquid to a gas, which cools the coil and, in turn, the air blown over it by the fan. This cooled air is then circulated throughout your home.

What Is the Working Principle of the Air Conditioner?

Here's a detailed breakdown of how the best air conditioner works, step by step, ensuring your home remains a cool haven during the sweltering summer months.

The journey to cooling your home begins indoors, with warm air drawn through a vent and passing over the cold evaporator coil.

The evaporator coil functions as a heat absorber, pulling warmth from the air and thus cooling it. Once cooled, a fan propels this air through air ducts.

Meanwhile, as the refrigerant inside the evaporator coil absorbs heat, it transforms from liquid to gaseous and then heads toward the compressor.

The compressor constricts the volume of this gaseous refrigerant. It compresses the gas, typically by pushing it between two solid objects. This action decreases the gas's volume and raises its pressure and temperature, priming the refrigerant for the next phase of the cooling cycle.

Carrying its newly acquired high temperature, the refrigerant, now a superheated vapor, arrives at the outdoor condenser unit. Here, the outside air plays its part, absorbing the heat from the refrigerant. This exchange cools down the refrigerant, causing it to revert from a gaseous state to a liquid form, ready to be cycled indoors to capture more heat from your home's interior.

After relinquishing its heat outdoors, the now-cold refrigerant journeys back to the evaporator coil, resetting the stage for another round of cooling.

Which Gas Is Used in AC?

The gas used in different types of AC systems is known as a refrigerant, and it has several types, each with its own set of properties and environmental impacts. Here's a brief overview of the most common types:

● Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

● Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs)

● Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)

● Hydrocarbons (HCs)

● Hydrofluoroolefins (HFOs)

About LG Split AC Special Operating System

LG Split AC has many special operating features designed to provide optimal cooling, convenience, and comfort. Here is a list of the innovative functionalities that set LG Split AC and Inverter ACs apart from the rest:

With just one click, activate Jet Mode to experience rapid cooling; this feature ensures that your room reaches your desired temperature quickly and efficiently, providing instant relief from the heat.

With just one click, activate Jet Mode to experience rapid cooling; this feature ensures that your room reaches your desired temperature quickly and efficiently, providing instant relief from the heat.

In the event of an error, the Smart LED display provides an error code (e.g., 'E4'), simplifying the troubleshooting process. By calling LG customer service and providing the LED code, you can receive quick and accurate solutions from service engineers.

The 24-hour On/Off Timer feature lets you set your preferred operating schedule.

Your unit automatically resumes its previous operation shortly after power is restored, ensuring continuous cooling without manual intervention.

Dual Sensing technology ensures precise and optimal temperature control by sensing temperatures around the indoor and remote units.

Smart Operation automatically sets Cooling, Fan, and Drying modes based on room temperature.

The Gold Fin™ coating on the heat exchanger surface provides superior resistance to corrosion, ensuring enhanced durability and longevity of the outdoor unit. This feature safeguards your investment and ensures reliable performance over time.

Sleep Mode creates a comfortable environment by adjusting temperature and minimizing A/C light disturbance.