Skip to main content
Air Conditioners, HVAC Education, Buying Tips, Heat Pumps, Technology, Evaporator Coils

Evaporator Coils vs. Condenser Coils

The evaporator coil is the part of an air-conditioning system that removes heat and moisture from indoor air to cool it. The condenser coil takes that heat and releases it outside.

Carrier_Outdoor_Unit_Straight_On

How Do the Evaporator Coil and Condenser Coil Work Together?

Refrigerant enters the evaporator coil from through copper tubing that is connected to your outdoor unit. Once inside, it absorbs the heat from the air blowing over it. Moisture in the air is condensed into water on the coils, which then empties into the drain pan. Removing this moisture lowers the temperature of the air blown into your home, creating a more comfortable environment.

The now-warm refrigerant flows to the outdoor unit. The refrigerant then runs through the condenser coil, where the heat is expelled to the outdoor air. The refrigerant then travels back inside to the evaporator coil to repeat the process.

Air Conditioners, HVAC Education, Buying Tips, Technology, Evaporator Coils

Replacing Your AC Evaporator Coils

Air Conditioners, HVAC Education, Buying Tips, Furnaces, Technology, Evaporator Coils

What Are Evaporator Coils and What Do They Do?

Air Conditioners, HVAC Education, Buying Tips, Furnaces, Technology, Evaporator Coils

How to Clean Evaporator Coils

Chat-icon
Let's chat
- Home-icon
chat-circle-icon