Your auto air conditioning system includes three major components: the compressor, the evaporator, and the condenser. These three components work together to circulate refrigerant through your air conditioning system, which is the substance that cools down the air in your cabin. It may feel like your vents are blowing cold air into your vehicle when your A/C is running, but in fact the refrigerant coming through your vents is acting to absorb heat and humidity from the air.
The job of your Dodge Caravan A/C condenser is to remove the heat from the refrigerant, which allows it to continue the cooling cycle. You will find your Caravan A/C condenser located near the front of your engine bay.
It is a device that resembles a smaller version of your radiator, and coincidentally, the condenser does basically the same thing for your refrigerant as your radiator does for your coolant. When heated refrigerant enters your Dodge Caravan A/C condenser, the surface area is increased to allow the heat to radiate, and the cooling process is furthered through moving air that comes either through your front grille or from your auxiliary fan, depending on whether your vehicle is moving. As the refrigerant cools inside your Caravan A/C condenser, it goes from a gaseous to a liquid state, and is then passed through an expansion valve before being sent back into your cabin. You may have problems with your Dodge Caravan A/C condenser if it develops leaks or blockages due to the buildup of rust and debris, or if it simply wears out over time.You will find a full line of Caravan A/C condensers featured in our extensive and easy to search online catalogue, all at our great low prices.