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Evaporator Temperature Sensor / Switch: Testing and Inspection

Thermostat Switch Test





Dip the evaporator sensor into a pan filled with ice water, and check for continuity between the terminals.

Cutoff: 1.5 - -O.5°C (35 - 33°F)
Cut In: 2.5 - 5°C (36 - 41°F)


If cut off or cut in temperature is too low or too high, replace the thermo switch.