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

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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 625 Auto Repair, 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 our customers say

Hands down, the most honest owner anyone could ask for. Well I went to Mavis in Reading to have my 2014 Nissan Altima inspected. I was told my car would not pass inspection because I needed to replace front control arms $1695.00. WHAT??? I explained this to Tony at John's 625, there was no need to replace the control arms... I was charged the typical inspection rates. QUITE A FINANCIAL DIFFERENCE, DONTCHA THINK!! Thanks Johns for you honesty and professionalism.
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Always so friendly and helpful. This has been My garage for years
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I was down visiting family for the holidays and had some car issues. I found this shop on Google as the closest to me. Not only did they do an amazing job and get me in but they are also incredibly friendly as knowledgeable. They got the parts needed to fix my issue which turned out to be something a simple minded fellow like myself wouldn't of been able to fix myself. I definitely suggest everyone checking them out and trusting them with your families vehicle! Top class service and fair pricing!
M


Excellent service. Workers are very nice and helpful.
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They were personable and proficient. A pleasure.
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So I walked in of the street needing inspection and IM Tony took care of me like I've been going to them for years what a great bunch of guys I highly recommend
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