{"id":86638,"date":"2023-07-05T03:18:51","date_gmt":"2023-07-05T10:18:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=86638"},"modified":"2024-05-23T16:59:49","modified_gmt":"2024-05-23T23:59:49","slug":"symptoms-of-a-bad-a-c-drier-and-other-faq","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/symptoms-of-a-bad-a-c-drier-and-other-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Symptoms of a Bad A\/C Drier and Other FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 6<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_9fb51d-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_9fb51d-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_9fb51d-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_9fb51d-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_9fb51d-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_9fb51d-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_9fb51d-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_9fb51d-9d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_9fb51d-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_9fb51d-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_9fb51d-9d qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-3cd01a  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-f862d7\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_43367d-0d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_43367d-0d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_43367d-0d\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_43367d-0d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_43367d-0d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_43367d-0d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_43367d-0d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_43367d-0d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_43367d-0d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_43367d-0d summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_43367d-0d\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Not all vehicles have an A\/C drier. This part sits between the condenser and expansion valve inlet and it&rsquo;s responsible for removing moisture from the refrigerant.<\/li><li>An A\/C system with a faulty drier won&rsquo;t create enough cooling. It might also leak refrigerant. You might also hear rattling noises.<\/li><li>Like most parts of your vehicle, your A\/C drier can wear out over time. At some point, it won&rsquo;t be able to properly absorb moisture or filter the refrigerant anymore.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/a-c-receiver-drier\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"air conditioning (A\/C) drier\">air conditioning (A\/C) drier<\/a> is one of the most important parts of your vehicle&rsquo;s A\/C system. Without it, moisture, dirt, and other debris will slowly clog your A\/C until the entire system just shuts down one day. Because of this, it&rsquo;s important to know when it&rsquo;s time to replace your A\/C drier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">But First: Do You Have an A\/C Accumulator or Drier?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To begin with, you need to determine whether you have an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/a-c-accumulator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"accumulator\">accumulator<\/a> or a drier because you won&rsquo;t have both. If the system is equipped with an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/a-c-expansion-valve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"expansion valve\">expansion valve<\/a>, it will always have a drier. If it is a fixed orifice system, it&rsquo;ll have an accumulator, which does the same job the drier does as well as &ldquo;misting&rdquo; oil into the refrigerant to lubricate the compressor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>To begin with, you need to determine whether you have an accumulator or a drier because you won&rsquo;t have both. If the system is equipped with an expansion valve, it will always have a drier. If it is a fixed orifice system, it&rsquo;ll have an accumulator.<\/p><cite><em>&ndash;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/author\/richardmccuistian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Richard McCuistian, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician\">Richard McCuistian, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The accumulator is always mounted between the evaporator and the compressor and will be a large tank-looking assembly usually back near the bulkhead on the passenger side of the engine compartment. If you can follow the large suction line (the one that gets cold when the A\/C is operating) from the bulkhead to the compressor, you&rsquo;ll find the accumulator in that line if it has one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your car doesn&rsquo;t have an accumulator, it will have a drier, which is a much smaller canister-looking assembly either in the small liquid line between the condenser (the heat exchanger beside or in front of the radiator) and the bulkhead or it&rsquo;ll be part of the condenser itself. This kind of condenser with the drier built in is known as a &ldquo;subcooler&rdquo; because it not only condenses the refrigerant and absorbs heat, it also greatly cools the liquid refrigerant in a separate part of the condenser unit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/diagram-of-a-car-subcooler-1024x403.jpg\" alt=\"diagram of a car subcooler\" class=\"wp-image-89531\" width=\"1024\" height=\"403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/diagram-of-a-car-subcooler-1024x403.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/diagram-of-a-car-subcooler-300x118.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/diagram-of-a-car-subcooler-768x302.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/diagram-of-a-car-subcooler-1536x605.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/diagram-of-a-car-subcooler-150x59.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/diagram-of-a-car-subcooler.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Diagram of a subcooler, which is a condenser with a built-in A\/C drier | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are the Symptoms of a Faulty Air Conditioner Drier?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your vehicle&rsquo;s A\/C system has several parts that can go bad over time, so diagnosing the source of the problem can certainly be hard. Luckily, there are a few signs you can watch for if you think your A\/C drier is the issue:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Not Enough Cooling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your drier is clogged or contaminated, then your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/car-a-c-not-cooling-5-reasons-why\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"A\/C likely won&rsquo;t be able to cool your cabin sufficiently\">A\/C likely won&rsquo;t be able to cool your cabin sufficiently<\/a>. Debris inside the A\/C system can clog the drier and cause the desiccant to mix with the refrigerant and lubricant. In some cases, a leak can also cause poor cooling because there isn&rsquo;t enough refrigerant in the system anymore. Either way, you should replace your A\/C drier as soon as possible if this happens.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_040f06-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_040f06-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_040f06-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_040f06-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_040f06-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_040f06-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_040f06-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_040f06-36{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_040f06-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 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.kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:45px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_785ade-ad.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_785ade-ad .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image_785ade-ad figure{max-width:45px;}.kb-image_785ade-ad .image-is-svg, .kb-image_785ade-ad .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image_785ade-ad .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_785ade-ad\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,dpr_auto,q_auto,c_pad\/carparts\/blog\/widgets\/protip\/services-icon\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img\"><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_0c0e02-2d > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_0c0e02-2d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_0c0e02-2d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_0c0e02-2d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_0c0e02-2d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_0c0e02-2d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_0c0e02-2d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_0c0e02-2d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_0c0e02-2d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_0c0e02-2d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-2 kadence-column_0c0e02-2d pro-tip-item2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"protip-desc\">\n\t<div class=\"help-tip\">\n\t\t<p><strong>Pro Tips<\/strong> are nuggets of information direct from ASE-certified automobile technicians working with CarParts.com, which may include unique, personal insights based on their years of experience working in the automotive industry. These can help you make more informed decisions about your car.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n    <div class=\"help-caption\">\n        <p>\n            <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong>\n            Both the receiver\/drier and the accumulator have desiccant inside. The accumulator has the desiccant in a bag, and the drier will typically have it trapped between two filter plates. In the subcooler, the desiccant is in a replaceable bag.\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-data443-irp-shortcode irp-shortcode\"><div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/does-a-c-waste-gas-tips-to-improve-fuel-economy\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"u136da17ad431cfc20918234d89836de9\"><style> .u136da17ad431cfc20918234d89836de9 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#eaeaea; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #34495E!important; text-decoration:none; } .u136da17ad431cfc20918234d89836de9:active, .u136da17ad431cfc20918234d89836de9:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .u136da17ad431cfc20918234d89836de9 { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .u136da17ad431cfc20918234d89836de9 .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#464646; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .u136da17ad431cfc20918234d89836de9 .postTitle { color:#000000; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .u136da17ad431cfc20918234d89836de9:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">See also<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">Does A\/C Waste Gas? + Tips to Improve Fuel Economy<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/desiccant-pellets-clogging-the-passage-1024x1013.jpg\" alt=\"desiccant pellets clogging the passage\" class=\"wp-image-89532\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1013\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/desiccant-pellets-clogging-the-passage-1024x1013.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/desiccant-pellets-clogging-the-passage-300x297.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/desiccant-pellets-clogging-the-passage-768x760.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/desiccant-pellets-clogging-the-passage-1536x1520.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/desiccant-pellets-clogging-the-passage-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/desiccant-pellets-clogging-the-passage-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/desiccant-pellets-clogging-the-passage-150x148.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/desiccant-pellets-clogging-the-passage.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>If the bag holding the desiccant ruptures and releases its contents, the granules (small balls about 1\/16 inch in diameter) will make their way through the system. These tend to clog passages like you see in the photo. When the failed drier was removed, these desiccant pellets could be seen clogging the passage. This A\/C had totally stopped cooling. | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Refrigerant Leak<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A puddle of refrigerant underneath your vehicle might be a sign of a bad A\/C drier. Note, however, that this happens rarely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rattling Sounds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Damaged or loose parts in your A\/C receiver drier will most likely move and make noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is an Air Con Drier?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all vehicles have an air drier. However, on vehicles with a thermal expansion valve, you can find the A\/C drier between the condenser outlet and the expansion valve inlet. The A\/C drier, also known as the receiver, removes water (moisture) from the refrigerant gas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Does a Car A\/C Drier Do?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your vehicle&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/a-c-compressor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"A\/C compressor\">A\/C compressor<\/a> is in charge of pumping the refrigerant into the condenser, where the refrigerant changes from gas to liquid. It&rsquo;s the A\/C drier&rsquo;s job to make sure that moisture is removed from the system to prevent corrosion within the compressor. Your A\/C drier also filters dust, debris, and other dirt. It also temporarily stores excess refrigerant when the A\/C system doesn&rsquo;t need too much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other A\/C Drier FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Causes the Drier To Go Bad?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Like most parts of your vehicle, your A\/C drier can wear out over time. At some point, it won&rsquo;t be able to properly absorb moisture or filter the refrigerant anymore. 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.kb-image_6a55c4-2f .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:45px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_6a55c4-2f.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_6a55c4-2f .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image_6a55c4-2f figure{max-width:45px;}.kb-image_6a55c4-2f .image-is-svg, .kb-image_6a55c4-2f .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image_6a55c4-2f .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_6a55c4-2f\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,dpr_auto,q_auto,c_pad\/carparts\/blog\/widgets\/protip\/services-icon\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img\"><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_13103a-da > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_13103a-da > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_13103a-da > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_13103a-da > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_13103a-da > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_13103a-da > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_13103a-da > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_13103a-da{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_13103a-da > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_13103a-da > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-2 kadence-column_13103a-da pro-tip-item2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"protip-desc\">\n\t<div class=\"help-tip\">\n\t\t<p><strong>Pro Tips<\/strong> are nuggets of information direct from ASE-certified automobile technicians working with CarParts.com, which may include unique, personal insights based on their years of experience working in the automotive industry. These can help you make more informed decisions about your car.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n    <div class=\"help-caption\">\n        <p>\n            <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong>\n            Though driers can wear out over time, it&rsquo;s possible for some driers to last the life of the vehicle.\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-data443-irp-shortcode irp-shortcode\"><div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/bad-ac-condenser-symptoms\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"u8ee69d15c4e2796a4e63ea29692a81f4\"><style> .u8ee69d15c4e2796a4e63ea29692a81f4 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#eaeaea; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #34495E!important; text-decoration:none; } .u8ee69d15c4e2796a4e63ea29692a81f4:active, .u8ee69d15c4e2796a4e63ea29692a81f4:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .u8ee69d15c4e2796a4e63ea29692a81f4 { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .u8ee69d15c4e2796a4e63ea29692a81f4 .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#464646; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .u8ee69d15c4e2796a4e63ea29692a81f4 .postTitle { color:#000000; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .u8ee69d15c4e2796a4e63ea29692a81f4:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">See also<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">Bad A\/C Condenser Symptoms<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Repairing other parts of the A\/C system can also cause the drier to go bad. The desiccant is a hygroscopic gel that quickly absorbs moisture from the air. Opening the system allows outside air to enter and saturate the desiccant, causing it to lose its ability to further absorb moisture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Happens if You Don&rsquo;t Replace the Drier?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If any major A\/C system repairs are done (replacing compressor, condenser, evaporator, etc.), the drier or accumulator should always be replaced. If, however, the A\/C is still working the way it should, there is no need to change the drier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Should You Replace Your A\/C Drier?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This can vary depending on your vehicle&rsquo;s make and model, so it&rsquo;s best to check your owner&rsquo;s manual for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_305eb4-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_305eb4-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_305eb4-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_305eb4-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_305eb4-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_305eb4-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_305eb4-4f > 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