http://www.ice-machine-guide.com/taxonomy/term/5/all A condenser is one of the four basic elements of a refrigeration system; condenser, metering device (capillary line or Thermal Expansion Valve), evaporator, and compressor. The condenser receives hot gaseous refrigerant from the compressor. The condenser allows the refrigerant to give off heat and as a result condense into a liquid state. A refrigeration system is a heat pump which moves heat from one place to another. For example a ice maker moves (removes) heat from the water to the condenser where the heat is dissipated. For more information on refrigeration systems, please view our refrigeration tutorial. en