Condenser Unit Quiz

What is the condenser unit?

• The part of the air conditioner located inside the house

• The part of the air conditioner located outside the house

• A type of air filter

• A component of the furnace

Where does the condenser unit get its power?

• From a battery

• From a power bank

• From the electrical panel inside the house

• From the air filter

What voltage powers the condenser unit?

• 120 volts

• 240 volts

• 12 volts

• 480 volts

What is the purpose of the disconnect switch?

• To regulate the air temperature

• To stop the flow of refrigerant

• To disconnect the power to the condenser unit

• To clean the condenser coil

What happens when you pull out the disconnect plug?

• The unit gets cleaned

• Power to the unit is disrupted

• The fan speed increases

• The refrigerant level rises

Where do the electrical components usually reside within the condenser unit?

• On the top of the condenser

• Near the area where the electrical whip enters

• At the base of the condenser unit

• Inside the evaporator coil

What is the function of the condenser coil?

• To absorb heat and disperse it

• To cool the refrigerant by releasing heat

• To increase the pressure of the refrigerant

• To filter impurities from the refrigerant

What are condenser coil fins designed for?

• To filter air

• To protect the compressor

• To help disperse heat

• To stop refrigerant flow

Why is it important to keep the condenser coil clean?

• It improves cooling efficiency

• It keeps the refrigerant fresh

• It reduces refrigerant consumption

• It protects the compressor

What is the role of the contactor in the condenser unit?

• To cool the refrigerant

• To regulate airflow

• To control when the unit turns on and off

• To remove moisture from the air