What Are Air Conditioner Fins?
There are two types of air conditioner fins: condenser fins and evaporator fins. Each performs a similar job of allowing air to flow smoothly through and out of an air conditioner, while each uniquely does this.
Compressor fins are located on the outdoor portion of an air conditioner near the compressor is something that looks like a grill with metal fins all along it. These air conditioner fins are a part of the condenser that assists heat in moving away from the air conditioner so that the heat disperses more quickly.
Evaporator fins are located on the evaporator and as it extracts heat from the air the metal fins help with the thermal energy exchange process that occurs with the surrounding air. Air is blown across the evaporator fins where it is cooled and then sent from the air conditioner through ducts and vents and into various rooms.
AC Fins: What to Do With Bent or Clogged Condenser and Evaporator Fins
Because they are so delicate, AC fins whether condenser fins or evaporator fins can bend easily. With normal use air conditioner fins can also get clogged with dirt and debris. When condenser fins or evaporator fins are bent or when they get clogged it causes a major restriction in airflow that would usually pass through the air conditioning system, which means a decrease in efficiency for the entire AC. When an AC has to work harder to create the cooled air because of less airflow, it can mean higher utility costs and an air conditioning system that will wear out more quickly because of overuse.
As air conditioning specialists in Avon, Westland Heating and Air Conditioning can provide you with the AC fin solutions you need such as handling clogged air conditioner fins and fixing bent AC fins. Contact us today and get your air conditioning system back up and working efficiently once again with our quality AC repair services.
