Technician A says that with a properly operating air-conditioning system, the inlet to the compressor should be cold and the outlet from the compressor hot. Technician B says that the condenser should be hot and the evaporator cold. Which technician is correct?

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Both technicians are correct. Technician A is correct in stating that the inlet to the compressor should be cold and the outlet hot, as this indicates the refrigerant is absorbing and releasing heat properly. Technician B is correct in stating that the condenser should be hot (as it releases heat from the refrigerant to the outside air) and the evaporator should be cold (as it absorbs heat from the air inside the vehicle).

Technician a Says That with a Properly Operating Air-Conditioning System