What is an Air Conditioner Condenser?

Air conditioning is an incredible invention, one we are all thankful for. AC, as we know it today, was first devised in 1902 by a young man named Willis Carrier. It is said that he stood on a train station platform in Pittsburgh, peering into the fog. Suddenly, he realized he could dry air by passing it through the water to create fog. But even into the 1930s, air conditioning was used only in movie theaters and other luxurious places, but it was not until the 1950s, in the post-World War II economic boom, that residential air conditioning became popular. Suddenly, more than 1 million air conditioning units were sold in 1953 alone. By the 70s, window units were losing their popularity as the central air was developed. The units consisted of a condenser, coils, and a fan. Today, however, 84% – 87% of Americans use air conditioning. According to the Census Bureau, who reported on the Twin Cities metro homes, 74% use central air while 22% use window units. Studies have also shown that air conditioners use about 6% of all electricity produced in the United States. Did you know that on average, it costs between $0.36 and $0.70 to use an air conditioner for just one hour?

HVAC Direct explains the air conditioner condenser

You may be wondering, “What is an air conditioner condenser unit?” Air condensers are the outdoor portion of an air conditioner or heat pump that either release or collect heat, depending on the time of year. It has a heat exchanger section that cools down and condenses incoming refrigerant vapor into liquid. The compressor is used to raise the pressure of the refrigerant and move it along, and the fan blows outside air through the heat exchanger section to cool the air.

HVACDirect.com has the air conditioner condenser… and more, in inventory

Under the cooling category, we sell: air conditioning systems, air conditioning and furnace systems, air conditioner condensers, heat pump condensers, heat pump split systems, dual fuel heat pump and furnace systems, window, wall, and portable air conditioners, packaged and rooftop units, air handlers, accessories, and PTAC units.

For heating, we provide the following: furnace and air conditioning systems, heat pump split systems, dual fuel heat pump and furnace systems, furnaces, heat pump condensers, electric furnaces, packaged and rooftop units, and accessories. We are even stocked with fireplaces and stoves: electric fireplaces, gas logs and fireplaces, stoves, builder boxes, fireplace inserts, fireplace accessories, and chimney liners. Believe it or not, we even have special cooling systems for mobile homes! Because manufactured homes have smaller ductwork than standard residential houses, they require a special, approved furnace. We have manufactured home AC and furnace systems, home AC and coil systems, home heat pump systems, heat pump and coil systems, manufactured home furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, evaporator coils, and manufactured home HVAC accessories. Of course, we also have commercial-grade systems: rooftop air conditioners, rooftop furnace/air conditioners, rooftop heat pumps, air conditioning PTAC units, heat pump PTAC units, PTAC unit accessories. For ductless mini splits, we have DIY mini-split systems, single zone mini-split systems, dual zone, tri-zone, quad-zone, five zone, six zone, seven zone, eight zone mini-split systems, and ductless mini-split accessories. As far as ventilation for your projects, we have ductwork, inline fans, wall exhaust, wall supply, wall reverse fans, interior fans, centrifugal fans, and upblast roof fans.

Go visit HVACDirect.com for AC Condenser Units – go in-store or shop online

HVAC Direct has had over 75 years in the HVAC industry, and it all started in Ohio in 1938. Our goal is to provide helpful and knowledgeable sales associates to assist you on your online quest for trustworthy equipment. Our employees are not paid commission, so you can be assured they always have your best interest in mind at all times. Trust the professionals to take great care of you. For any of your heating, cooling, fireplace or mobile home heating/air needs, just call us, toll-free today. If you have any questions, concerns, or comments, our incredible customer service team will be there for you. We even offer wholesale pricing and free shipping on most heating and cooling equipment, too.