A refrigeration system lies at the core of many businesses, and without the proper parts in place, contractors risk losing significant sales. If food or beverages get destroyed, the company could go under. Ohio’s Progress Supply is the state’s source for HVAC equipment, with convenient locations in Cincinnati, Columbus, and Dayton, along with a new location in Louisville, KY. With an impressive inventory of refrigeration supplies, they’re the company contractors trust. To help you take better care of your refrigeration system, here, they share information on the most common parts.

4 Common Parts of a Refrigeration System

1. Compressor

The compressor is one of the refrigerator’s most vital parts. Rotated by an electric motor, this component receives liquid, low-pressure refrigerant. As this refrigerant moves through the compressor, it’s constantly being rotated, transforming it into a high-pressure gas. If the appliance is running properly, this gas moves on through the condenser, rushes through the evaporator, and eventually finds itself back at its starting point. Once a cycle has finished and refrigerant reaches the compressor, the process repeats itself.

2. Condenser

When refrigerant initially leaves the compressor, it’s both high pressure and hot. The condenser cools down refrigerant as it speeds through the cycle with heat-exchanging coils. In the condenser, the gas form of refrigerant is cooled and transformed into a liquid, which moves on to the evaporator, your refrigeration system’s cooling device.

3. Evaporator

The evaporator does exactly what its name implies: It evaporates liquid refrigerant into a gas. This component cools your entire system, which is accomplished as the liquid refrigerant makes its way through the evaporator, vaporizing at the end. The heat is absorbed and blown across fins, which produce the cool air required to keep food safe. 

4. Drain Pan

At the end of the refrigeration cycle, the drain pan collects defrosting liquid refrigerant. It continuously melts frost from the evaporator’s fins, increasing efficiency to help your cooling system run smoothly. Any water that drips out of the evaporator is collected in a tray, where it’s transported to the drain pan—the final step in the cycle before the next one begins. 

Contractors need a refrigeration system that operates smoothly. If any issues occur, Progress Supply is a one-stop shop for HVAC equipment, no matter which parts are required. With an extensive selection from the industry’s top manufacturers, you should expect nothing but the best. Learn more about the company online, or call (513) 681-3881 (after hours, dial (513) 616-1635) to speak with a representative today.