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

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  • Mon 8:00AM - 5:00PM
    Tue 8:00AM - 5:00PM
  • Wed 8:00AM - 5:00PM
    Thu 8:00AM - 5:00PM
  • Fri 8:00AM - 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 Tulare Automotive 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 People Say About Us

Tulare
  • , 11/15/2022

    We were travelling from California to Washington when we broke down in Tulare, CA, just after 12:00. While waiting for tow service, I started calling shops to see who could at least look and diagnose the problem that day. Tulare Auto Repair was the first shop willing to look at the truck and diagnose the issue that day. They did just that and ordered parts for work to be done the following morning. Complications occurred the next day and further parts ordered for completion of repairs the next day. Work was completed morning of the second day, and we were back on the road to Washington. The shop worked very hard to get us back on the road as soon as possible. At all times the staff was courteous and helpful. We felt we were working with people we could trust. We are very happy with the service we received and the work that was done. Hopefully we won't break down in Tulare again, but if we do I know right where to go. I would happily utilize Tulare Auto Repair again, and I highly recommend them to anyone local who is in need of quality auto repair with a quality experience.

  • , 03/13/2020

    Service was fast and friendly.

Tulare
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    Car & Truck Care, near Tulare, CA
    , 03/12/2020

    In and out real quick!!

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    Car & Truck Care, near Tulare, CA
    , 03/20/2020

    Highly recommend this place! Alfonso and Brent go out of their way to make sure their customers are taken care of. They're friendly, professional and very knowledgeable.

Tulare
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    Car & Truck Care, near Tulare, CA
    , 03/11/2020

    I have been taking my vehicles to him from starting off with my smogs ... Also took my cars and trucks to him for other work... I highly recommend him.. He goes above and beyond to help you with get the vehicles fixed..???

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    Car & Truck Care, near Tulare, CA
    , 03/10/2020

    They were recommended to me by 3 people. Which I see why. They provide excellent service and are very professional. I would recommend them to everyone.

Call us for service: 559-686-1009

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