What Is My Air Conditioner’s Evaporator Coil?
When reading up about your air conditioner, you’re likely to come across words that sound like something out a science fiction movie. One of those odd terms that surfaces the most is the “evaporator coil.” You get the feeling that it’s important because Google is telling you that it’s expensive to replace--but what exactly is it, and what does it do? Below, we’ll explain what your air conditioner’s evaporator coil is and what role it plays in the cooling process. What Does the Evaporator Coil Do? Your home contains heat and moisture. When you run your air conditioner, you’ll notice that your home not only feels cooler, but it also feels less humid. The evaporator coil in your air conditioning system is the component that removes heat and moisture from the air. Essentially, the evaporator coil is where your cold air comes from. What Does the Evaporator Coil Look Like? Even though it's referred to as the evaporator coil (singular), this component is made of a bunch of metal coils r...