Components
This component compresses the refrigerant and increases its pressure.
Evaporator coil/compressor
Compressor
The process of installing the system that moves air through the building.
Refrigeration/ductwork installation
Ductwork installation
A tool used to measure the temperature of air flowing in and out of the system.
Thermometer/Vacuum pump
Thermometer
This acronym stands for British Thermal Unit, a measurement of energy.
BTU/URSS
A dirty one of these can cause poor airflow and reduced cooling efficiency.
Leak/filter
filter
This part of the system absorbs heat from indoor air and cools it down.
Evaporator coil/ Blower mottor
Evaporator coil
The process of removing heat from indoor air to make it cooler.
Thermostat/Refrigeration
Refrigeration
This tool is used to bend copper pipes without damaging them.
Vacuum pump/Pipe bender
Pipe bender
This acronym refers to the Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio of an air conditioner.
amp/SEER
SEER
Low refrigerant levels usually indicate this type of problem.
leak/compressor
leak
his device circulates air through the ducts and into the rooms.
Refrigeration/Blower motor
Blower motor
Connecting this component to the HVAC system ensures temperature control in each room.
Pressure test/Thermostat installation
Thermostat installation
This tool helps detect and seal leaks in refrigerant lines.
Multimeter/Leak detector
Leak detector
This unit measures the amount of electricity flowing through a system.
ampere or amp/watt
ampere or amp
If the system turns on and off frequently, it may be due to a malfunctioning this.
thermostat/compressor
Thermostat
This part converts the high-pressure refrigerant gas back into a liquid.
Air conditioning/Condeser unit
Condenser unit
The process of releasing moisture from the cooling system is known as this.
Condensate drainage/Refrigeration
Condensate drainage
This tool measures the electrical current in the system.
Vacuum pump/multimeter
Multimeter
This is the unit for measuring the electrical power consumed by the system.
ZCS/watt
watt
An HVAC system that is running but not cooling may have a problem with this component.
compressor/blocked evaporator coil
This component is responsible for controlling the flow of refrigerant into the evaporator coil.
Expansión valve /Pressure text
Expansión valve
After installation, this test is performed to check for refrigerant leaks.
Dutwork installation/Pressure test
Pressure test
A tool used to vacuum air and moisture from the system before charging it with refrigerant.
Vacuum pump/Thermometer
Vacuum pump
This acronym refers to the device that controls multiple zones in an HVAC system.
USA/ZCS
ZCS
This issue can cause the system to freeze up and stop working effectively.
Thermostat/Blocked evaporator coil
Blocked evaporator coil