Within our air conditioning systems the evaporator coil and condenser coil work together to cool our indoor air. Because whole building AC systems tend to use split systems with an outdoor condenser unit and an indoor evaporator unit it is important that these two systems work properly together. The Orange County AC professionals at Saddleback Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning understand how to properly size AC systems while also matching condenser coils and evaporator coils.
The Importance of Matching Evaporator and Condenser Coils
Air conditioning manufacturers tend to lab-test and rate their air conditioning systems together. Thus having the same brand evaporator coil as condenser coil means that they have already been tested while working together and you will possibly get the most efficient usage out of each.
Proper sizing of an evaporator coil to a condenser coil is of vital importance. If they are sized differently they will not work together as designed. The evaporator coil can be up to a ton larger than the condenser coil, but it is not recommended to go much beyond a one ton difference. A bigger condenser should never be used with a smaller evaporator.
When the entire air conditioning system is properly sized for the internal space which it is cooling as well as properly sized to its own separate parts you get the most energy-efficiency. This means that not only the evaporator and condenser are properly sized, but the refrigerant tubing, circuit breaker, fuses, and electrical system all function as intended.
When matching evaporators and condensers to one another, there are a few main items that must be considered by your air conditioning technician that is performing the job. These can include air flow and fin spacing, in addition to performing a manual load calculation for proper AC sizing, ensuring proper ductwork sizing, and that the blower is properly sized for both coils.
It is normally recommended that when the compressor goes out, both the compressor and evaporator are both replaced at the same time.
Contact Saddleback Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning and get assistance with your Orange County AC system and all its vital parts including the condenser coil and the evaporator coil, while ensuring that all your questions are answered along the way.