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Replace Your Car's AC Thermal Expansion Valve or Orifice Tube
Your car or truck's AC system is under extreme pressure and the thermal expansion valve or orifice tube monitors the amount of pressure and the temperature of your A/C system. It calculates the precise amount of refrigerant that can safely go into the evaporator. A failing expansion valve or orifice tube often causes a vehicle's air conditioner to blow hot air.
Replace or Repair
- Expansion Valves: Too much refrigerant causes your evaporator to get too cold whereas too little refrigerant would result in inadequate cooling. The expansion valve is a complex valve that regulates refrigerant flow. This process of metering the refrigerant adjusts the flow according to the temperature of the refrigerant in the evaporator coil. Talk to one of the pro mechanics at Everything Automotive of Jacksonville, Inc., as this part can be replaced on its own and does not require the entire replacement of the AC assembly.
- Orifice Tubes: Unlike the expansion valve, the orifice tube is a simple fixed device with no moving parts. It therefore cannot vary the flow of refrigerant into the evaporator, but rather causes a permanent restriction in the system. However, like the expansion valve the orifice tube regulates refrigerant flow through the system and filters debris which may come through in its screen. Often fixing a "bad orifice tube" requires replacing the entire evaporator assembly.
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Raymond Shreve, 04/17/2024
I don't give 5 star reviews because I don't read 5 star reviews anymore. But these guys truly deserve it. My mom has been having problems with her Kia since they did an update on it. She tried to get Kia to fix the issues but they couldn't even tell her the problem because they don't have REAL mechanics. They just read what the book tells them. However, she brought it to Everything Automotive and they immediately went under the hood(who knew that was an option? Lol). They called and told her all the issues and which ones were most in need since she's not rich. They are honest and know what they're doing and don't overcharge. That's very rare these days. So glad some people still care about quality. Thank you guys so much and we'll bring it back to you every time we need it.