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724-349-6996 | 97 Sexton Rd, Indiana, 15701

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 Hammill's 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 Our Customers Are Saying

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Great shop! Trustworthy and honest. They always do a great job at a fair price. Absolutely reccomend

, 09/25/2024

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Eric, Brian, and Dave have taken care of my vehicles for many years and I have nothing but good things to say about them. They are competent, honest, and reasonably priced. Hammill's has always gone above and beyond, and I appreciate it. I would recommend them to anyone!

, 07/23/2024

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Honest and great people

, 03/09/2024

Adventuring all of the time is a lot of ware and tear on a vehicle. I trust this auto shop as a frequent and returning customer. I never feel like they just **look for things** to charge me for. The pricing looks fair and honest on each receipt. The service is kind and inviting. Plus, they are very good at communicating with their customers. Thanks, Hammill's, for fixing up my ride so that I can continue on my adventures in a safe and reliable vehicle! (I own a 10+ y/o Toyota)

, 11/08/2023

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Great service as usual.

, 07/27/2022

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Always a good experience

, 12/01/2021

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