Receiver Dryer

Question 1

What is the function of the Receiver-Dryer?

Answer 1

Removes moisture, contaminants, and stores refrigerant.

High pressure liquid enters the Receiver-Dryer. The receiver-dryer contains desiccant, which absorbs moisture in the system, up to about 2 tablespoons. Excess refrigerant is stored here when not needed (low cooling demands). Refrigerant is also filtered, removing trace contaminants in the system.

Question 2

Why must the Receiver-Dryer be replaced when the A/C System is opened to the atmosphere?

Answer 2

Because the desiccant will absorb moisture from the humidity in the air.

Policy: The Receiver-Dryer must be replaced when the A/C System is opened to the atmosphere.

Question 3

What is the function of the Receiver-Dryer?

Answer 3

Removes moisture, contaminants, and stores refrigerant.

High pressure liquid enters the Receiver-Dryer. The receiver-dryer contains desiccant, which absorbs moisture in the system, up to about 2 tablespoons. Excess refrigerant is stored here when not needed (low cooling demands). Refrigerant is also filtered, removing trace contaminants in the system.

Question 4

Why must the Receiver-Dryer be replaced when the A/C System is opened to the atmosphere?

Answer 4

Because the desiccant will absorb moisture from the humidity in the air.

Policy: The Receiver-Dryer must be replaced when the A/C System is opened to the atmosphere.