Low Ambient Temperature.
The mechanical refrigeration system used in air conditioning equipment is design to work when the outdoor temperature is above 65°F. If the AC runs when the temperature is too low will cause the evaporator coil to drop in temperature and freeze over. BigBOB
The evaporator in your air conditioning unit may be freezing up due to a lack of proper airflow, low refrigerant levels, or a dirty air filter. These issues can cause the evaporator coils to become too cold and freeze. Regular maintenance and cleaning can help prevent this problem.
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Inside the unit under the evaporator coil. The condensate drain line is attached to it.
More importantly, why is the unit freezing? There are several reasons that can cause this. Most common are dirty filter or evaporator coil that the filter protects. It can also be lack of air flow across the evaporator coil due to a bad fan motor or broken fan belt if so equipped. Last reason might be the unit is low on refrigerant which would mean that you have a leak somewhere.
Inside the air handler. The evaporator is also commonly referred to as the a-coil.
A split air conditioner is a unit where the condensing unit is outside and the evaporator is inside.
The evaporator coil is probably freezing up which will restrict airflow.
to evaporate the refrigerant
Central unit used with a chiller system or individual units with a evaporator and condenser instead that wall units.
An indoor unit is not called an evaporator because the term "evaporator" specifically refers to a component within the air conditioning system that is responsible for absorbing heat from the indoor air and converting liquid refrigerant into a gas state. While the indoor unit may contain the evaporator coil, it encompasses other components like the blower fan and air filter that work together to distribute conditioned air throughout the space.
Water dripping from the evaporator coil in your air conditioning unit is a normal occurrence. This happens because the coil cools the air and removes moisture from it, causing condensation to form. The water then drips into a drain pan and is drained away from the unit.
A window a/c is a self-contained unit. The condensor, evaporator and compressor are all in the unit. A split system is the common central air unit you see on most homes. The evaporator coil is located at the furnace withe the system fan, while the compressor and condensing coil are outside the house. This is a simple explaination, but I .