Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Evaporator Temperature Sensor Description and Operation

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Description

The evaporator temperature sensor detects the evaporator internal temperature and interrupts power to the compressor relay to prevent the evaporator from freezing due to excessive cooling.

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