Your Chevy K1500 air conditioning system looks very different than the refrigerator standing in your kitchen, but mechanically, it's virtually identical. The only difference is that while your refrigerator's cooling unit takes care of your food, your truck's a/c system is taking care of you. Both use a chemical coolant which is known as a "refrigerant".

An engine uses a belt to drive a compressor which pumps the refrigerant through the coils of a/c system. It passes first through the Chevy K1500 A/C Condenser.

Cooling air travels through the tubes of the condenser, causing the refrigerant to literally "condense" into a high-pressure liquid. From there, the refrigerant moves on to the evaporator, where it is raised to its boiling point (which is far lower than that of water). This evaporation action is actually what produces the cool air you feel coming out from the vents. After this, the compressor returns the refrigerant to the Chevy K1500 A/C Condenser, and the cycle starts all over again. There are two hoses on either end of the Chevy K1500 A/C Condenser - one for the refrigerant to enter, the other for its exit. Once in awhile, a small stone or other bit of debris may sneak in through the grille and get stuck in one of the high-pressure coils and damage the unit. If this happens to your condenser, browse our online catalog for the lowest prices on quality replacement units. You'll find a wide selection of all the parts you need to keep your truck going strong, as well as quality accessories to enhance appearance and performance.Check us out today!