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# **evaporator**

**Worth a look**

Shows a thin review moat (29 avg reviews), but prices mostly outside the sweet spot ($12.49–$751.68) keeps it on the watch list.

Market size 39Growth 77Conversion 20Competition 95Returns 17Price range 11Avg price 83Brand share 31Review moat 99Quality gap 52

**Review moat**

**Incredible****29.24**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Competition**

**Incredible****19%**

top-5 click share — an open shelf

**Avg price**

**Great****$77.21**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Growth**

**Great****+65.9%**

90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch

**Quality gap**

**Good****4.4★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Market size**

**Okay****$200K**

$200K/yr · 164K searches

**Brand share**

**Okay****86%**

top-5 brand share — brands hold most of the demand

**Conversion**

**Bad****1.6%**

search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale

**Returns**

**Bad****7.8%**

return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate

**Price range**

**Bad****$12.49–$751.68**

cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100

## **Competition**

Clicks spread well past the top 5 (19% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen.

**Brands**

**22 **▲rising

**Sellers**

**61**

**Top-5 brand share**

**86%**

**Open market**

**12%**

- A-Premium55% - UAC18% - GZGN6% - TYC4% - Four Seasons3% - Saihisday2% - Open — no brand owns it (16 brands, 12%)

## **Product shelf**

Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.

0%2%$4K4%$8K6%$12K8%$16K1101001K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)8 products missing review or click data not plotted

All 135 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![UAC EV 939604PFXC A/C Evaporator Core](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51wSnxfMrGL.jpg)**UAC EV 939604PFXC A/C Evaporator Core**UAC**$61.73**4.4★350 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SLKJIRM) [2![A-Premium AC Evaporator Core Compatible with Chevrolet Avalanche 1500/2500 Silverado 1500 HD/3500/1500 Classic/1500 HD Classic/2500 HD Classic/3500 Classic/2500 HD/3500 HD Suburban 2500/1500 Tahoe](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51m1+8CvqVL.jpg)**A-Premium AC Evaporator Core Compatible with Chevrolet Avalanche 1500/2500 Silverado 1500 HD/3500/1500 Classic/1500 HD Classic/2500 HD Classic/3500 Classic/2500 HD/3500 HD Suburban 2500/1500 Tahoe**A-Premium**$65.65**3.8★22 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHJX6XP8) [3![A-Premium Front AC Evaporator Core Compatible with Chevrolet C1500/C1500 Suburban/C2500 Suburban/K1500/K1500 Suburban/K2500 Suburban/C2500/C3500/K2500/K3500/Tahoe/Blazer/C3500HD & GMC C1500 Suburban](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41CHGicMMHL.jpg)**A-Premium Front AC Evaporator Core Compatible with Chevrolet C1500/C1500 Suburban/C2500 Suburban/K1500/K1500 Suburban/K2500 Suburban/C2500/C3500/K2500/K3500/Tahoe/Blazer/C3500HD & GMC C1500 Suburban**A-Premium**$68.58**4.4★39 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BN9X3XXZ) [4![Universal Air Conditioner EV 6794PFXC A/C Evaporator Core](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51iuHzBegtL.jpg)**Universal Air Conditioner EV 6794PFXC A/C Evaporator Core**UAC**$56.33**4.5★95 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M480TDO) [5![A-Premium AC Evaporator Core Compatible with Ford F-150 2009/2011-2014 F-150 2010 5.4L/4.6L/6.2L Expedition 2008-2014 5.4L Expedition 2015-2017 3.5L & Lincoln Navigator 2009-2017](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41-yhB+w-ZL.jpg)**A-Premium AC Evaporator Core Compatible with Ford F-150 2009/2011-2014 F-150 2010 5.4L/4.6L/6.2L Expedition 2008-2014 5.4L Expedition 2015-2017 3.5L & Lincoln Navigator 2009-2017**A-Premium**$58.15**4.6★33 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHJTVQCD)

**~~View all top sellers →~~**

### **Newest**

by launch date

[![maXpeedingrods AC Evaporator Core for Honda Civic 2001-2005 CR-V 2002-2006 Element 2003-2011 Acura EL 2001-2005 L4 1.3L 1.7L 2.0L w/Sealing Ring & Screws](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41K1m+4QwrL.jpg)**maXpeedingrods AC Evaporator Core for Honda Civic 2001-2005 CR-V 2002-2006 Element 2003-2011 Acura EL 2001-2005 L4 1.3L 1.7L 2.0L w/Sealing Ring & Screws**maXpeedingrods**$53.46**0 rev3mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GSFBM17H) [![Universal Evaporator 3600Rpm AC Evaporator Air Conditioning Evaporator Assembly Unit with 5 Shutters 12V Double Shaft Under-Dash A/C Cooling Unit for Aars Agricultural Vehicles Max 598CFM](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41NYXBZG+jL.jpg)**Universal Evaporator 3600Rpm AC Evaporator Air Conditioning Evaporator Assembly Unit with 5 Shutters 12V Double Shaft Under-Dash A/C Cooling Unit for Aars Agricultural Vehicles Max 598CFM**AreMOLO**$82.52**2 rev8mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FWC1RHPC) [![A/C Evaporator Core Compatible with ESCALADE AVALANCHE 2002 SILVERADO SUBURBAN SIERRA TAHOE YUKON 1999-2002](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51VjkmMYBfL.jpg)**A/C Evaporator Core Compatible with ESCALADE AVALANCHE 2002 SILVERADO SUBURBAN SIERRA TAHOE YUKON 1999-2002**GZGN**$49.08**3 rev11mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLJX45MG) [![Front A/C Evaporator Core Compatible with Chevy Tahoe 1995-2000 Blazer 1994 & GMC Yukon 1994-2000 C2500/C3500/K2500/K3500 1994-2000 & Escalade 1999-2000](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51A-+HjAPIL.jpg)**Front A/C Evaporator Core Compatible with Chevy Tahoe 1995-2000 Blazer 1994 & GMC Yukon 1994-2000 C2500/C3500/K2500/K3500 1994-2000 & Escalade 1999-2000**GZGN**$51.93**0 rev11mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLJVTPMX) [![A/C Evaporator Core Compatible with Civic 2006-2011 & CSX 2009-2011 with Pressing Plate](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51bJP1oRvpL.jpg)**A/C Evaporator Core Compatible with Civic 2006-2011 & CSX 2009-2011 with Pressing Plate**GZGN**$50.89**0 rev11mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLJWZ5V1)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![maXpeedingrods AC Evaporator Core for Honda Civic 2001-2005 CR-V 2002-2006 Element 2003-2011 Acura EL 2001-2005 L4 1.3L 1.7L 2.0L w/Sealing Ring & Screws](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41K1m+4QwrL.jpg)**maXpeedingrods AC Evaporator Core for Honda Civic 2001-2005 CR-V 2002-2006 Element 2003-2011 Acura EL 2001-2005 L4 1.3L 1.7L 2.0L w/Sealing Ring & Screws**maXpeedingrods**$53.46**0.0★**▲ 211%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GSFBM17H) [![Front A/C Evaporator Core Compatible with Ram 1500 Ram 2500 Ram 3500 2002-2006](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/416aTIlxnQL.jpg)**Front A/C Evaporator Core Compatible with Ram 1500 Ram 2500 Ram 3500 2002-2006**GZGN**$63.73**0.0★**▲ 200%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLJTZ47R) [![A/C Evaporator Core Compatible with ESCALADE 2003-2014 AVALANCHE 2003-2006 SILVERADO SIERRA YUKON 2003-2013 SILVERADO CLASSIC 2007 H2 2003-2009](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/512nthEZQGL.jpg)**A/C Evaporator Core Compatible with ESCALADE 2003-2014 AVALANCHE 2003-2006 SILVERADO SIERRA YUKON 2003-2013 SILVERADO CLASSIC 2007 H2 2003-2009**GZGN**$52.24**3.5★**▲ 200%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLJX43K2) [![Front A/C Evaporator Core Compatible with Chevy Tahoe 1995-2000 Blazer 1994 & GMC Yukon 1994-2000 C2500/C3500/K2500/K3500 1994-2000 & Escalade 1999-2000](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51A-+HjAPIL.jpg)**Front A/C Evaporator Core Compatible with Chevy Tahoe 1995-2000 Blazer 1994 & GMC Yukon 1994-2000 C2500/C3500/K2500/K3500 1994-2000 & Escalade 1999-2000**GZGN**$51.93**0.0★**▲ 198%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLJVTPMX) [![A/C Evaporator Core Compatible with Civic 2006-2011 & CSX 2009-2011 with Pressing Plate](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51bJP1oRvpL.jpg)**A/C Evaporator Core Compatible with Civic 2006-2011 & CSX 2009-2011 with Pressing Plate**GZGN**$50.89**0.0★**▲ 197%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLJWZ5V1)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **Demand & seasonality**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +65.9% search growth over the last 90 days.

6K4KSpike '25Prime Day '25Spike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay

Peak months: Jun, Jul, Aug · busiest ÷ quietest = 3.6×

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Size-Overall**37%

*“Fits perfectly to my car”*

**Quality-Overall**20%

*“Great quality and vuccum sealed with block off plates and gaskets for shipping”*

**Efficiency**13%

*“WORKS GREAT”*

**Value For Money**12%

*“Time will tell I think it was well worth the $61 at the time of this purchase”*

**Assembly/Installation**7%

*“installation was pretty involved”*

**Ease Of Use**2%

*“Easier for me”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**2%

*“Works like it should”*

**Leak-Proof**1%

*“No leaks, pretty decent quality, and a compact size”*

**Coolant**1%

*“not much air is needed to cool that so this thing works well”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Leak-Proof**23%

*“LEAKS”*

**Compatibility-Overall**17%

*“Does not fit for a Mustang Ecoboost”*

**Defective Material/Parts**14%

*“T Screws does not match heres the part number in case anyone needs it”*

**Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**12%

*“No instructions”*

**Size-Overall**6%

*“Does not fit 2018 jeep grand Cherokee”*

**Quality-Overall**4%

*“Junk”*

**Foam**4%

*“Foam was undersized”*

**Durability**3%

*“do not last”*

**Functionality-Overall**1%

*“Does not work”*

**Tread Pattern Pitch**1%

*“The threads that are on the evaporator core are not the correct thread pitch”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Size-Overall**37%

**Compatibility-Overall**19%

**Defective Material/Parts**12%

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**9%

**Assembly/Installation**4%

**Functionality-Overall**4%

**Leak-Proof**3%

**Value For Money**2%

**Product Condition**2%

**Coolant**1%