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Air Conditioning › Components › Receiver Drier

Air Conditioning Receiver Drier:

The filter drier acts as a particle filter, refrigerant storage container and most importantly a moisture absorber.
Moisture, temperature and refrigerant causes hydrofluoric and hydrochloric acid. The silica gel beads (desiccant) located in the filter drier absorb small quantities of moisture thus preventing acid formation.
DIAGNOSE
There are no moving parts to the receiver drier. As long as it isn't clogged or have a hole in it, the receiver drier will function normally.
REPLACE
This should be done by a qualified technician only. The A/C System needs to be evacuated first. A machine is used in most cases to remove any existing freon from the system. For Vehicle specific removal procedures and diagrams get an Online Repair Manual
AIR CONDITIONING HOME REPAIRS AND TESTS
Its easy to test for correct operation of your Cars Air Conditioning system. All you need is a few minutes and a cooking thermometer.   See how to test your A/C

Air Conditioning Receiver Dryer
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