A/C condensation (how much is normal?)
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A/C condensation (how much is normal?)
Hi, I have notices that my 94 XL drips A LOT of water after driving around (This is compared to my 99 Sebring). The A/C is only cool not COLD. The temp outside is 90? 95? (This is Fresno, CA).
I also noticed that in the hood, there is a black cylinder that gets all wet too (Passenger side, I am assuming its the accumulator?)
Any ideas on this?
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G.
I also noticed that in the hood, there is a black cylinder that gets all wet too (Passenger side, I am assuming its the accumulator?)
Any ideas on this?
Thanks
G.
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A/C condensation (how much is normal?)
The amount of water that accumulates on the outside of the lines will depend mostly on the humidity of the surrounding air, and the surface area available for condensation. Are the tubing and accumulator on the Sebring better insulated? smaller? Does the condensate it collects not drip onto the ground?
As for the AC temperature, checking the refigerant pressures will tell you if you need to add refigerant.
As for the AC temperature, checking the refigerant pressures will tell you if you need to add refigerant.
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A/C condensation (how much is normal?)
I a A/C pressure gauge, and the Explorer is between the Blue and the yellow mark. I has been retrofitted to 113a.
After I drive around in the Expl there is a nice size puddle of water under.
I know I am comparing 2 totally different cars (94 Expl /99 Sebring) but for that amount of water I don't think the A/C is cooling as it should (this is a totally un-educated statement). as I said, the A/C get the Expl cool, not COLD as it should.
After I drive around in the Expl there is a nice size puddle of water under.
I know I am comparing 2 totally different cars (94 Expl /99 Sebring) but for that amount of water I don't think the A/C is cooling as it should (this is a totally un-educated statement). as I said, the A/C get the Expl cool, not COLD as it should.
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A/C condensation (how much is normal?)
mrshorty is correct, the amount of condensation is related to:
1). the relative humidity
2). the temperature of the evaporator
3). the rate at which the air is flowing over the evaporator.
To expand futher - all air has a dew point, which is the point that moisture will develop.
In other words, holding the evap temp and airflow constant air with a higher dewpoint will produce more condensation.
After living in Denver and Minneapolis I can tell you that a typical 90 degree day in Minnesota produces much more condensation than a typical 90 degree day in Denver.
Thank God for A/C or I couldn't live near the swamps :-)
1). the relative humidity
2). the temperature of the evaporator
3). the rate at which the air is flowing over the evaporator.
To expand futher - all air has a dew point, which is the point that moisture will develop.
In other words, holding the evap temp and airflow constant air with a higher dewpoint will produce more condensation.
After living in Denver and Minneapolis I can tell you that a typical 90 degree day in Minnesota produces much more condensation than a typical 90 degree day in Denver.
Thank God for A/C or I couldn't live near the swamps :-)
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