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Best Auto Repair, Norfolk

5333 E Princess Anne Rd Norfolk, VA 23502

757-858-0744
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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 - 4:00PM
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed
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757-858-0744 | 5333 E Princess Anne Rd, Norfolk, 23502

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 Princess Anne Automotive Center, 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.

  • ASE (Automotive Service Excellence)
  • NFIB (National Federation of Independent Business)
  • Mitchell1
  • Synchrony Financial
  • Car Care Aware

Testimonials

, 10/01/2024
Following a 60Kmi inspection at the dealership, it was detected a control arm was seized. Several alignment and suspension shops were called and Adam at Princess Anne Automotive had availability to fit me in day of, and called back several times to provide updates on the status of the part. Once at the dealership, it is a very family atmosphere. Very accommodating and highly personable discussing my diagnostics in language I can understand and providing reasonable options. Technicians are highly competent and were able to loosen the seized bolt and preserve the cost of a new control arm, which was a savings of more than $500. They also diagnosed an oil leak that was missed by the dealership during their inspection. To note, they honor military discount. Very transparent and instill confidence in the customer. I was hesitant to go with this shop versus the big box shops, but I was pleasantly surprised at both competitive pricing and quality of service.
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