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How Does The A/C Work?

How Does The A/C Work?

One of the most important comfort features in vehicles is the A/C. It's commonly forgotten about until it breaks or you need it urgently. With the press of a button, it starts working and cools or warms up the interior. But how does it exactly work, and what are some common problems? Well, if you continue reading, you will find out exactly that. Below we will explain how it works and a few other important things, so continue reading if you want to learn more. How Does It Work Exactly? Simply put, your A/C has two main mechanisms: one for cooling and the other for heating. Let's start with the cooling mechanism. Of course, it has fans that blow the air into the air ducts, but before that, it goes through a cooling chamber filled with a special liquid. This liquid is also found in some refrigerators, and it works on the same principle. Heating is almost the same, but instead of a cooling chamber, it's a heating one. The heat, however, comes from your vehicl ... read more

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