1] Compressor: This is the most important part in the system. It is run by an engine belt and it takes the refrigerant (the gas) and pressurizes it so that the gas cools down the air. A 'clutch' turns the compressor on and off depending on your 'cool air' requirements.
2] Condenser, Evaporator : The condenser [ & evaporator, for that matter] are like small radiator/s, usually mounted at the front of the car right next to the big radiator. The hot, compressed air passes through the condenser and gets 'cooled down'. It becomes a liquid during this process ........
3] Evaporator: The evaporator can be likened to another small radiator .......as the super-cool liquid passes through its tubes, air is forced through and gets really cold, right before it hits your face through the aircon vents.
As it warms up again, the refrigerant starts turning back into a gas.
It is important to remember that the Evaporator doesn't actually "cool" the air but the process is one that removes heat from the forced air.
4] Thermal Expansion Valve: This valve controls the flow of super-cool refrigerant to the evaporator, in turn controlling the 'coldness' of the air coming out of the aircon vents.
5] Receiver-drier : It can be thought of as a safety device, little more. Let me explain. The compressor is only supposed to compress the gas form of the refrigerant, NOT liquid. However, there's always a chance that some liquid could make it back that far.
The drier catches this liquid before it can damage your compressor. The drier has what is called a 'Dessicant' which has absorbing properties. It also has a filter which would catch any dirt/ dust that might penetrate the system.
you use freon to cool your car and make the air conditioner work
The car has a new radiator and the air conditioner was serviced last year
no
The most likely problem is it's out of gas
Yes, but it will not work.
how do you know if the air conditioner in your car works in the winter
An air conditioner in a car uses quite a bit of power. It is not unusual for a car to hesitate when the AC comes on.
That should not be required. It sounds to me like something was left unplugged.
You will use more gas when your air conditioner is running.
no but bellends can
Yes, it can.
that has happen to me if you got a car wash lately then it must off happen usally the wires are exposed just let it all dry