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Replace Your Car's AC Thermal Expansion Valve or Orifice Tube

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    Tue 7:30AM - 5:30PM
  • Wed 7:30AM - 5:30PM
    Thu 7:30AM - 5:30PM
  • Fri 7:30AM - 5:30PM
    Sat 10:00AM - 5:00PM
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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 Cen-Tex Mobile Automotive, 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.

What People Say About Us

Waco
  • reviewiconKnowledgeable Mechanic
    Waco, TX
    , 02/02/2021

    Really good service. He explained everything to me and got our car back up and running quickly.

  • reviewiconKnowledgeable Mechanic
    Waco, TX
    , 01/26/2021

    He is awesome! Was quick to respond (even on Memorial Day), arrived quick, looked at the car, fixed our car (we were stranded 3 hours from home), was super professional and was priced great. I literally have NOTHING bad to say! If I could give him 100 stars I would and I can't say thank you enough for getting us home on Memorial Day!!!!!!

Waco
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    Waco, TX
    , 01/14/2021

    I have used Myron several times for my vehicles. I've also called him for my family & friends a few times. He has always been reliable & affordable. Thanks Myron!

  • reviewiconFriendly Staff
    Waco, TX
    , 01/11/2021

    This guy is great! He is very knowledgeable and he wont screw you he is honest and works hard he fixed my truck after a someone had damanaged it and abandoned my truck ive driven 300 miles since the repair and ive had no issues he will be the only person working on my 97 dodge dakota from now on

Waco
  • reviewiconBest Local Mechanic
    Waco, TX
    , 01/06/2021

    Diagnosed and fixed issue pretty quickly. Was very fair on price, punctual, friendly, and knew what he was talking about. Didn't try to cheat or overcharge and he comes to you! Highly recommend!

  • reviewiconBest Local Mechanic
    Waco, TX
    , 02/02/2021

    Really good service. He explained everything to me and got our car back up and running quickly.

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