This twisty part which is found in an A/C unit regulates the refrigerant flow for the indoor coil. It is called a thermostatic expansion valve, or TXV, for short. The TXV makes sure the A/C unit maintains maximum efficiency by allowing only a certain amount of refrigerant to flow into the evaporator. This control over the flow of refrigerant is...
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Clark Heat and Cool is a Phoenix, Arizona based HVAC specialty service company and this blog is to help keep their client, and prospective clients, up to date with changes in the HVAC industry.
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Ok, so this round canister-looking part in the picture is not actually a flux capacitor, and it can’t help you time-travel, but it really is called a run capacitor. The run capacitor plays a very important role in how well the air conditioner runs. What a Run Capacitor Does A run capacitor's function is to start compressors and motors and keep them...
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At Clark Heating & Cooling, we always emphasize the importance of routine maintenance to keep your air conditioner in top shape. Are you curious about what exactly goes into our routine maintenance checks? We perform a detailed 22 point inspection, making sure everything is working properly. Here are the items we check in our 22 point inspection * Freon levels per...
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