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How Your Vehicles A/C System Works Explained Simply

  • Hosanna Rull
  • Jul 17
  • 1 min read

Ever wonder how your car stays cool in the Texas heat? Here's a simple breakdown of how your vehicle's A/C system works and why each part matters.Your cars A/C system removes heat from the cabin and pushes it outside using refrigerant and a few key components.


Main Components:

  1. Compressor pressurizes refrigerant

  2. Condenser releases heat

  3. Receiver-drier removes moisture

  4. Expansion valve drops pressure

  5. Evaporator cools cabin air

  6. Blower motor circulates air


What Is Refrigerant?

A special chemical that absorbs and releases heat as it changes between gas and liquid.


Why Maintenance Matters:

  • Refrigerant leaks

  • Worn compressors

  • Electrical failures


All reduce cooling performance or damage the system.

If your A/C isnt keeping up, its not just comfort its safety in the summer.

 
 
 

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