Condenser Coil

The condenser coil is inside your outdoor unit and is where heat gets released to the outside air. In cooling mode, the refrigerant dumps its heat here after picking it up from your room. In heating mode, the coil reverses and absorbs heat from the outdoor air instead. Keeping leaves, dirt, and debris away from your outdoor unit helps the condenser coil breathe properly. A clogged or dirty coil makes the whole system work harder and shortens its lifespan.