How to know if the TXV is Bad?

[@masterlove5086]

Hi Taddy, I'm an HVAC-R TECHNICIAN and recently listen your introduction about TXV, it sounds great for me. Good job!

[@paulconroy438]

Hey Tad I'm an HVAC technician on Martha's vineyard where the business is booming!! Recently I joined a company where there are some entry level installers / techs that I'll be sharing your videos with! you Do a great job of explaining how it all works.thAnks!!

[@TaddyDigest]

Very cool my brother paul Thank you so much for sharing my videos

[@andreeriner811]

Here’s the thing, when your working on a unit that’s been in for some time and has performed ok up until a certain point, I’m not going to spend to much time worrying about the duct work. Not unless something jumps out at me. I understand what your saying, but again it’s not likely to be the duct work as the problem if the unit has been in for 5-10 + years and your just now having an issue. That being said when you’re installing duck work you need to know what you’re doing. Absolutely. I agree. I’ve done miles and miles of duck work in my day. I understand what you’re saying. I just know that when I go out anymore and I’m diagnosing and repairing things I don’t have time to go back and redo all the ductwork. I have modified ductwork added returns whatever I needed to do when there was not enough airflow.

[@jacksontsuma6684]

Great bro , I'm the HVACR technician and have experience difficulties with TVX on how to troubleshoot it, now you gave me a hint big up man

[@joecooksey4331]

A simpler way to check the TXV is un plug the condenser fan. As head pressure rises the suction pressure should remain stable.

[@TaddyDigest]

Thanks Joe it's a great idea

[@hotboy1718]

I was gonna recommend this same procedure as its a sure fire way to test for a bad txv

[@TaddyDigest]

That's awesome Chris thanks 😊

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[@mr.troubleshootingtech3930]

Hi Taddy my name is Valentin Matos from the Dominican Republic living in Chicago and got into this HVAC-R field and got problems with TXV but Thank so much, that info was very helpful and now my mind is opening more about TXV, God continue to bless you along with your family and use you for the good of others

[@Cannedcoochiee]

Doing start ups and this has helped me so much I’m diagnosing units now and feeling like a tech

[@TaddyDigest]

very cool

[@craigbennett9008]

Superheat and subcooling? Those are my main tools for troubleshooting a TXV. If I have high superheat and my subcooling is good that's a pretty good indicator there is an issue with the TXV. High super heat low subcooling - charge issue more then likely.

[@TaddyDigest]

Very good brother

[@davidwilliams729]

Thank you for making these videos. Im a multiskilled tech at industrial plant and needing to learn more about HVAC.

[@Roadtripperandbeyond]

I mean 19 bar high side and the low side is only 2.5 bar to 3.2 bar. Added R407f but the low pressure didn’t go up , the filter seemed okay, warm on the inlet and warm also on the outlet. I already added more or less 2kg of r407 f but pressure on the low side is less than 3 bar. The evaporator is icing after like the compressor running for 39 Mindy it’s already Jason build up of ice the coil and the txt are as well

[@misterindependent7994]

Gotta to love the old r22 systems with the orifice. Diagnosis is always a breeze.

[@misterindependent7994]

Replacement. 😂

[@rowdybroomstick6394]

If you have a sporlan/parker smart service kit, you can get a glass of ice water and put the txv sensor down into the ice and watch your smart service app and verify txv function by seeing it flow more refrigerant and if it doesn't then it ain't working.

[@TaddyDigest]

very cool

[@tonyd4346]

Taddy! Tony from VA here! Your videos are outstanding! I find your videos to be extremely helpful. The information and experience you provide coupled with my current level of design and install knowledge help me complete the puzzle. It’s always been a problem getting the service techs to share in detail. I never understood their mindset of holding back when I’ve asked detailed questions. Your videos do that for me! I’m trying my best to up my overall game and wanted you to know your truly appreciated!!! Thank you so much!!!

[@TaddyDigest]

You're welcome my friend I'm glad these videos are helpful Glad to know you have benefited and i'm happy to be here to help. Thank you for watching

[@dporrasxtremeLS3]

Agreed! Taddy We Really Do Appreciate your speaking ability and your knowledge!

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[@Roadtripperandbeyond]

I have a problem with my packaged unit on the ship. Compressor run but always cut out on a low pressure switch. The ice on the evaporator and the compressor itself is icing too. Until the compressor stop running. The low suction pressure could not reach to to 5 bar. And run only for a Hotwire and cut out out on a low pressure switch. I added refrigerant but seemed the pressure dint go up. Remain at 2.5 to 3 bar. Even after adding R497F pressure didn’t go up. The unit is 5 kg 407f when running in good . High side pressure and 9 bar. My question is, why the low suction pressure remains low

[@erikshilo9934]

I wish you labeled this video differently. Three quarter of the content was about other potential problems other than txv and how to know those problems. I just wanted to watch what you advertised; how to know if your txv is bad. Good content otherwise. Always looking to learn more 👍

[@baystarmagazine]

I'm on my fourth year as a tech. Just subed

[@roqueherrera8471]

Taddy Bear my Hermano question for U. On a split system heat pump cool cycle is good BUT on heat with in 15 seconds my head pressure rises over 575 psi.

[@roqueherrera8471]

On both high and low does this mean it’s my condenser TXV?

[@TaddyDigest]

could be txv check airflow check filter drier first

[@roqueherrera8471]

Well it’s a dual fuel Lennox gas furnace yet my natural gas cycle doesn’t short cycle at all, works fine!

[@Eggrollofdoom]

Unhook the condenser fan motor from the contactor. The high side will go up. If the low side stays around the same, the TXV is good. If it doesn't, then it's bad.

[@andysmith9785]

How do you check this on heatpump and how will you know if its indoor or out door txv

[@dwayneharrison8821]

I'm seeing conflicting instructions on the direction of the bulb wicks. It seems 2 or 10 o'clock positions on a level suction line would work the same eitherway. My question is what do you practice in both vertical installation and horizontal installation of the bulb in relation to it's wicks?

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[@thomasgould2556]

Taddy, Tom from Jacksonville; just an old dog learning new tricks.

[@devinlsmith1995]

What if you're putting a magnet on your reversing valve, and it still goes into cooling mode on a trane but runs like it's still in heating aka the condenser is running as the evap stuck reversing valve?

[@TaddyDigest]

not sure

[@Adamn7210]

How could to many registers cause low suction issues? I understand a return could cause a problem.

[@jasamba]

Help please I am working on a multi v5 lg outdoor with 9 indoors no errors but the out door power on but no movement at all

[@TaddyDigest]

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[@RafaelRodriguez-wc6zi]

Having similar issues here, Lennox. Condenser came empty put about 7.22 oz is a 36 ….3 ton so low side sits about 139 high side 305 temp outside is around 79. But now my SH is 29 and SC 15 when on reality it should be around 15 and 8 now im not an expert only been doing this for 4 years now and idk what it could be I want to know if it could be the txv

[@falfighter]

will a stuck txv cause hi current draw? my unit is supposed to run at 26 amps. it is drawing 52 amps

[@michaeljuma9097]

wow thanks you just solved a problem i had today with a bus ac tommorrow i now know waht to do

[@HONORfocus]

I have a 3 ton split system conventional. Suction pressure 97.5 high side 385.7 sub cool 10.2, super heat 4. Clean filters ductwork good, clean outdoor coil, blower speed good, evap coil does need cleaning. 50° at grilles. 3hrs later temp goes to 85° at grilles suction pressure dosent move high side goes to OL????

[@HONORfocus]

Help please. I think clean the evap coil and change run cap? Or txv?

[@carmenacevedo7206]

I have a question. I have brought 3 technicians to the house and none seem to find the problem. I have a 5 tons a/c and is 2 years old. I had someone change the fan. Because the other one went bad. Now the liquid line gets hot most of the time between 1-6 pm. And not all the time but when it happens I have no cold air. It comes out hot. It cooks in the night really good. I just don’t know what to do anymore. Please help

[@TaddyDigest]

If the liquid line is getting hot that means the head pressure is too high. Could be overcharged could be a restriction a bad t x v or could be the unit is dirty.

[@carmenacevedo7206]

@@TaddyDigest thanks for answering my text . Wow too many things. I’ll start by cleaning the the unit outside. Cause I called a tech and the ac has the Freon it needs. I’ll take it from there. 👍🏻

[@andreeriner811]

Good information I will say though a lot of times it’s just plain old common sense when you’ve done duck work this kind of work for years you can just about walk into a place a lot of times and look at the duck work and if they don’t have half the vents covered up or closed and they don’t have a dirty filter or a chair sitting in front of it like I’ve had them do beforeI can look at duck work most of the time I know whether it’s big enough or not. The same way with copper tubing. But I realize not everybody knows that especially if you’re out in the field and you didn’t start out doing duck work for years like I did.

[@juanalvarez8551]

Taddy ill be starting school for HVAC in Oct what do you recommend for beginners?

[@amoryservicio264]

What happens if the small tube near the sensing bulb had a leakage and repair? Will the txv still function normally? To further explain is the sensing bulb a capillary pipe connected to the head of txv and a small one which is the end. That other end capillary tube was leak repaired. Can it still function normally? Thanks so much.

[@USA-GreedyMenOfNoIntegrity]

The indoor txv is also used in heat mode! 😊 If you find a heat pump having issues with not defrosting properly, it could be a defrost switch, thermistor sensor, defrost circuit board...or it could be your indoor TXV. Three in the last 20 years went bad in the winter time. Hundreds in cool mode. Mostly because homeowners don't pay attention to abnormally high Jan/Feb power bills and persistent ice buildup on hp coil.

[@TaddyDigest]

Dude you are super smart and I can tell you've been doing this for a long time Have you ever thought of offering Tech Support

[@realSamAndrew]

@RV10flyer I was told that the indoor TXV is bypassed in heat mode, and the outdoor is bypassed in cooling mode. Was I told wrong? If true, why would the TXV be used in heat mode unless the bypass is bad?

[@toptier9956]

I thought the indoor TXV isn't used as thr system is in heat mode? During heat mode the refrigerant is reverse

[@caru3257]

@@realSamAndrewyou were given the right info. The outdoor metering device is used for heat but I’ve heard of one that does both. I have not seen them myself.

[@realSamAndrew]

@@caru3257 this question remains a mystery as the commenter has not clarified.

[@TheAirheaded1]

How much does it cost to replace the TXV? To pay a professional?

[@TaddyDigest]

depends on there labor rate how much refrigerant and the difficulty as far as where the unit is located The TXV itself is a relatively low cost part $150-$250

[@TheAirheaded1]

@@TaddyDigest Ouchy, I guess he's making some money then at 970 bucks!?

[@orionburnham7649]

The replacement AH Coil i got had a piston instead of the txv, can that work?

[@TaddyDigest]

Remove the piston and then just use the t x v

[@TaddyDigest]

You don't wanna try you to use both

[@deenamat439]

I installed a new 5 Ton heat pump , heat is ok but cooling mode suction line no pressure its going low even I add Freon , is the TXV bad ? what is the part number of that TXV you holding ?

[@TaddyDigest]

Could be a bad t x v Especially if you're adding refrigerant and the pressures not going out But there are other things to check like air flow. Is the fan motor blowing?

[@deenamat439]

@@TaddyDigest Air flow is good , suction line no pressure stays on suction (like walk in cooler solenoid coil closed ) But heat work ok

[@deenamat439]

@@TaddyDigest I replaced TXV , now pressure is ok Thanks

[@TheBeastofBrianWilliams]

Why does my customer have heat coming out of their heat pump (102 degrees supply) when I set the thermostat to “cool”?

[@TheBeastofBrianWilliams]

Is it a bad reversing valve?

[@TaddyDigest]

Thermostat not set correctly for o or b Reversing valve not switching Program thermostat or rewire or check valve

[@vershawn1077]

I have a low pressure like 20 on suction and 300 high side txv was frozen up. I 🤔 it's the problem

[@roqueherrera8471]

On both sides high side and low side

[@mr.troubleshootingtech3930]

Thank so much, that info was very helpful

[@joserose2046]

Just a quick question , maybe someone can help me out. suction and head pressures were low, which was an indication of a leak somewhere. Popped open panel to the air handler and started searching for leaks. Long behold good old fashioned soap and bubbles brought me to the leak coming from the txv. The valve is similar to the one you are holding, I noticed that the cap that’s seated at the very bottom of the valve was cracked and resulting in the leak . Do you suggest replacing just the cap or the whole thermal expansion valve? Thank you

[@brandondelcox8065]

I would just replace the txv

[@KurtBarcelona]

how will you know if the compressor is losing compression or the TXV is stuck open? it;'s difficult to know

[@anthonypatterson264]

Compression ratio, compressor amperage,

[@nohmadbaker5449]

Can you please send me a video on how to read duckulators to measure the size of the ductwork?. I did ductwork at a construction site and have always watched my team leader use these measurements. I never understood how to read measurements

[@TaddyDigest]

yes, here is a video on how to use a ductulator kzbin.info/www/bejne/hF6UaWmroaqSqcksi=fb7vN9adVAKZEPPs

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[@tanyamanhid625]

Hell sir. I have a problem also with my txv which is 7tr capacity. Is it ok to replaced with 7.5tr txv?

[@TaddyDigest]

yes

[@68dnell]

How can I watch them videos?Thanks

[@TaddyDigest]

They are down below in the description

[@68dnell]

@@TaddyDigest Thanks

[@jamieseal7862]

One issue with mine i buy brand new after manufacturer warranty

[@drewwagner4802]

A lot of times it's the powerhead that goes bad.

[@abdullah_q8171]

Hi, my both packagr unit dosent have txv. Ist normal ?

[@ItsEdwinG]

Yes it’s normal It might have a piston or capillary tube

[@rp1268]

my tech says my TXV needs to be replaced (8y old carrier unit on Long Island NY). He gave a quote of 1800 for the job. I have no idea if this is a rip off or appropriate. Does this sound reasonable or should I get another quote? Thanks

[@TaddyDigest]

Definitely a rip off my friend

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[@AlejandroGladden-x6j]

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[@MrRichieIII]

Why is Shia Lebouf teaching me about AC's

[@TaddyDigest]

lol hahaha

[@WhiteWakedNProud]

Whats it like makin out with Megan Fox? hehe

[@TonyRodriguez-ok2ix]

air flow first.

[@rickh9507]

Dang bro u sure u not related to post malone?

[@TaddyDigest]

lol 😆 😂 That would be cool

[@jskipperddg80]

It’s always the TXV 😂😂😂😳

[@blakehollingsworth839]

Smart guy!

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[@btomas225]

You're intermixing setup and installation/design problems with "for real", component functional failures. Clogged filter, defective TXV, leaks, capacitor, compressor, contactor, are component functional failures. If an AC has been in operation for years then all the installation/design errors are moot. You should be making that distinction in your narrative, e.g. if you're on a call and the customers AC unit's been in operation for five years then likely the ductwork sizing, piping, etc. is moot unless there's been recent work on the system to change those areas. The tech should be focused on component failures not installation problems. Those kinds of calls are most common. You're dissertation here would be very confusing to a noob, indeed.

[@TaddyDigest]

Yeah you're right. Very well said thank you for this

[@Franklinveterinarycenter1of4]

Not if you got rodents in attic destroying flex duct😭

[@210balla210balla1]

Hey bro you should hit me up what you charge a month for me to know ???

[@ChrisBusby-t1x]

Well yeah . I was in install 20 years im new in service and im struggling with pressure issues . Low charge , txv. I dont think u were very technical on your answers

[@Roadtripperandbeyond]

I’m sorry for my English, I have a very terrible English.

[@jerrycross1829]

I think you're over-complicating your explanation. Comments in here are much more concise to troubleshoot the TXV

[@EsePelonPlakazoz]

no comments lie

[@ACulig-w4c]

Too many what ifs in this video, get to the point, what if and too many buts, not good at al

[@KrossXTrades]

HVAC is about process of elimination you obviously don’t understand our job keep your comments to yourself

[@yodamanrulz176]

Saying, you have to know what you were doing, is of no use at all other than to be condescending Lee simple minded as you are saying it. Knowing what you are doing covers a lot of things. One being that a person can be technically savvy at what they do, and not be a worth a flip at teaching it. Only a good teacher can have an opinion I want a good teacher. Nonsensical rhetoric comments are not helpful. A lot of possible TXV problems could come after a system has been running for a long time without any issues. Then you will see high head pressure in some cases and the clicking sound of the TXV on and off. WHEN BEING A TEACHER, DO NOT EXPECT ANYBODY TO READ YOUR MIND. At least, pretend to be teaching new people from the ground up succinctly. There is a time limit I understand however, make it count.

[@TaddyDigest]

thanks 👍

[@anthonypatterson264]

Shut up nerd. These videos aren't for homeowners. "You have to know what you are doing" translates to "don't watch this video if you haven't even built the basics". Build the basics and come back

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ABC's

[@robertosalazarjr1205]

Bro your videos are normally really good... But this one is not at all good... Keep up the good work but you failed here

[@TaddyDigest]

Sorry for that

[@raygonzalez4483]

Too many questions you confuse me.