How does the air conditioner work?

The main task of the house is to protect the person, first of all, from the vagaries of the weather. From the cold and rain, to protect relatively simply - enough walls, roofs over the head and stoves. But the heat sometimes brings no less trouble than the severe frost. Escape from her help the most common home air conditioner. Such instruments are increasingly appearing in apartments. In order for it to serve a long time and fulfill its functions, it is necessary to understand how the air conditioner works.

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Types of air conditioners

Before installing the air conditioner in the apartment, think about exactly what you need. Depending on the design, this climate technology is divided into two types:

• monoblock;
• split system.

But that's not all!

Monoblock air conditioners are also different, depending on the size, principle of operation and installation location.

• is evaporation;
• mobile;
• window.

Split systems are also different.

• floor-to-ceiling;
• wall mounted;
• cassette;
• channel;
• Column.

There are general principles of how the air conditioner works, but there are many differences in each of these types of equipment.

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Why does the air conditioner work?

To understand how the air conditioner works in an apartment, it is enough to recall the school physics course. When the liquid evaporates - it absorbs heat, when it condenses - it emits it. Each air conditioner has a closed circuit, along which the so-called refrigerant moves. In household air conditioners, as in refrigerators, freon is usually used. Change its aggregate state and allows you to ensure a pleasant coolness in the apartment.

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The main components of the household air conditioner

Despite the fact that the operation principle of the air conditioner is simple, the device itself is quite complex. The device consists of external and internal parts.

External part

The external unit of the air conditioner consists of such units as:

• condenser, which, in fact, works with the refrigerant;
• fan - it allows the condenser to cool;
• compressor, thanks to which Freon moves;
• filter at the compressor outlet;
• cover.

In addition, some modern models can find a management card.

Important! Air conditioners working both for cooling and for heating have a special valve that changes the direction of movement of the coolant. That is, the functionality of the device and its purpose will depend on the principle by which the air conditioner in the apartment works.

Inside

Inside the air conditioner are:

• plastic grille, its task is to pass the air flow;
• plastic mesh - primary air purification filter;
• several more filters - coal, electrostatic, antibacterial and others;
• fan, which ensures the cleanliness of the air in the apartment;
• evaporator;
• shutters, horizontal and vertical, thanks to which the air is evenly distributed throughout the apartment;
• indicator panel - by its condition you will find out whether everything is in order with your air-conditioner;

Important! The internal and external parts of the device are connected by copper tubes, which, in turn, are attached with the help of choke joints.

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How does the air conditioner work?

To operate the air conditioner, both internal and external parts are important. In the inner part, freon evaporates, and in the outer part it condenses. Outside it does not exit, because the contour is closed.

Now more and more you can see air conditioners working for cooling and heating. The principle of operation for heating is exactly the same as for cooling, only the opposite is true. In the inner part, that is, in the heat exchanger, the freon condenses, and evaporates - in the outer block.

Important! Before you switch on the air conditioner for the first time, carefully read the instructions.

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Things to consider when installing?

The air conditioner must be installed evenly. For this, the building level is usually used. The specialists of the supplier company have all the tools, of course.

Tools

To attach the air conditioner, you need:

• anchor bolts.
• brackets.

Basic rules:

1. There must be a gap of 10 cm or more between the wall and the air conditioner.
2. In addition, the top of the air conditioner should be covered - best if there is a canopy, it will protect the air conditioner from rain, snow and icicles.
3. Please note that there is no furniture next to the appliance. It prevents the even distribution of air. Closer than three meters to put nothing is recommended.
4. Make sure that the drainage system has the correct output. You need to provide a small slope - the water should fall on the street, and not into the house.

Important! Pay attention also to the installation of the units - they must be located no further than 20 m away.

Location:

1. The wall must be flat and strong.
2. See if there is a gap - it is needed to protect the device and the wall from vibrations.
3. Process the copper tubes. It is best to do this with a roller and a special pipe cutter, a hacksaw in this case is not good.
4. Access to external and internal units is required.
5. Please note that installers should conduct evacuation, that is, remove air from the system.

Important! Installers can declare that air will be discharged during operation. Do not believe that there should not be air inside the circuit.

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How to test the operation of climate technology?

To the summer heat everything should be ready in advance. Including air conditioning. That is, it is necessary to check up its working capacity that it at the necessary moment has not brought you. To do this:

• Close the windows.
• Turn off the ventilation system.
• Turn off the heaters.
• Turn on the air conditioner.
• Wait for about twenty minutes.

Important! If after twenty minutes you do not get the set temperature, look for a malfunction. It is possible that it will be enough just to clean the filter. After the filter is in place, repeat the procedure.

Check if other

1. systems are working Put your hand on the external unit and check if the compressor is working. The unit should vibrate a little.
2. Check the fan by placing your hand on the indoor unit's blinds.

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The most common problems of

Owners of air conditioners often have to deal with the fact that the air conditioner is too slow to switch into operating mode or does not give the desired temperature. Sometimes it happens that the console fails and transmits the signal to the system incorrectly.

In some cases, problems can be dealt with on their own. Check the operation of all systems and clean the filters. If there are no visible breakages, it is best to contact the firm that installed the air conditioner. With such a common problem as a leak of freon, you can not cope on your own.

Important! The sooner you contact the specialists, the better. In addition, reputable firms usually put the devices they have installed for maintenance and check their performance themselves - usually twice a year.

We hope, after reading the information in this article, you better understand how the air conditioner works, without going into all the deep technical subtleties. We wish that you always have a pleasant atmosphere and a comfortable temperature in your house!