The point of an air conditioner is to reduce the air temperature in a room. To accomplish these air conditioners work similarly to refrigerators. Both want to keep cold air in and hot air out, to do that they use refrigerant compounds. In an air conditioner, fans move hot air over refrigerant-filled coils. This cools the air and the air is then returned to the room.
How does your specific air conditioner work? It’s best to clarify that there are two main types of major air conditioning systems: central and split. There are more types as well but these are the two main systems being focused on today. The biggest difference between cental and split is where all the important parts, such as the evaporator, condenser, and compressor, are kept. Where these air conditioners and their components are placed will greatly affect how they function.