Is $1,300 to replace a TXV valve a fair price?
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Last week, a technician replaced a UV bulb in my system. Before that, I had no issues other than the UV light being out. The day after the UV bulb replacement, my system started struggling and slowly loses cooling capacity as it gets hotter. A technician from the same company came today, looked at the unit coils, and diagnosed a faulty TXV valve. I'm questioning this diagnosis because I suspect I might be low on coolant, especially since the copper pipe going from outside into the house is barely cold. I'm getting a second opinion from another company tomorrow.
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Replacement of the Thermostatic Expansion Valve (TXV) due to a diagnosis of a struggling HVAC system. The technician stated that a faulty TXV valve would cause the observed symptoms.
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Category
HVAC
Price
$1,300
Quote Date
August 11, 2025
System type
Air conditioner, Heat pump
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