Condensers and Evaporators for Toyota Corolla
Driving in the summertime, or during any time of high temperatures, can be brutal without a functioning air-conditioning system. The air conditioning system in a Toyota Corolla relies on a series of coils known as evaporators and condensers to keep the vehicle cool. If these coils arent functioning properly, the air conditioning system will be unable to properly deliver the cooling results youre looking for.
What is the difference between a compressor and condenser?- Compressor - This part is located at the front of your Corolla. Its primary function is to compress the gas within the system while increasing the temperature.
- Condenser - Once the gas is heated up by the compressor, it is condensed and converted to a liquid state by the condenser. This process removes heat from the gas.
The condenser is attached near the radiator of your vehicle. When the AC unit is activated, the compressor will force the gas into the condenser. The condenser uses a series of coils to condense and compress the gas into a liquid state that is much less voluminous than the gas. This process creates a great deal of heat which is eliminated by external air cooling the coils from outside the unit. The high-pressure refrigerant is then forced through the thermal expansion valve to lower the pressure and prepare the refrigerant for the evaporator.
How do evaporators work?The evaporator looks similar to the condenser and operates through a series of coils. It is typically mounted inside the passenger compartment. When the cold liquid passes through the evaporator, it vaporizes. This cools the air within the AC unit. The cool air is then blown into the passenger compartment of the car and circulated by the blowing fan. This process cools the air within the passenger compartment and allows for the climate control that drivers have come to expect.
How do you replace a condenser in a Toyota Corolla?The exact process will vary depending on the year, but in general, you will need to drain the engine coolant, disconnect the negative cable on the battery, and remove the radiator in order to access the condenser. Youll need to remove the inlet and outlet fittings that are connected to the old condenser and then remove the condenser mounting bolts. From there, you should be able to swap out the old condenser for the new. Make sure to fill the new condenser with the appropriate refrigerant and replace all of your fittings and the radiator.>