Receiver/Dehydrator

Receiver/Dehydrator - General Description:

The Receiver/Dehydrator (R/D) is located to the left of the condenser and is mounted in a bracket which is welded to the condenser. Its purpose is to act as a reservoir for liquid R134a refrigerant received from the condenser. A constant flow of liquid refrigerant must be supplied to the TXV to allow it to regulate properly. The R/D assembly also contains a desiccant bag which absorbs any moisture that may have entered the system The RID assembly should be replaced any time it has been open to the atmosphere for an extended period of time as the desiccant will become saturated.