Air Conditioning Expansion Valve Replacement

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Common symptoms

When the expansion valve fails or clogs, the air conditioning system will not blow cold air, or may intermittently blow cold air for very short periods.

Best practices

The air conditioner evaporator or receiver drier may need replacement, and the system may need to be flushed if debris or sludge is noticed.

Common misdiagnoses

The expansion valve is controlled by a temperature sensor, so this sensor is often blamed for failure of the expansion valve.

It maybe necessary to Evacuate and Recharge the Air Conditioning system during this repair. This will be an additional cost that is not reflected in this estimate.

Chevrolet Air Conditioning Expansion Valve Replacement Cost Estimates

The average cost for a Air Conditioning Expansion Valve Replacement is between $397 and $544 but can vary from car to car.

Chevrolet Silverado 1500

$274-$397

Chevrolet Malibu

$314-$403

Chevrolet Astro Air Conditioning Expansion Valve Replacement Cost

The average cost for a Chevrolet Astro Air Conditioning Expansion Valve Replacement is between $397 and $544.

Labor costs are estimated between $171 and $251 while parts are priced between $227 and $294.
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Air Conditioning Expansion Valve Replacement

Jump to:Cost estimates by year Commonly associated repairs Cost estimates by vehicle

Common symptoms

When the expansion valve fails or clogs, the air conditioning system will not blow cold air, or may intermittently blow cold air for very short periods.

Best practices

The air conditioner evaporator or receiver drier may need replacement, and the system may need to be flushed if debris or sludge is noticed.

Common misdiagnoses

The expansion valve is controlled by a temperature sensor, so this sensor is often blamed for failure of the expansion valve.

It maybe necessary to Evacuate and Recharge the Air Conditioning system during this repair. This will be an additional cost that is not reflected in this estimate.

Chevrolet Air Conditioning Expansion Valve Replacement Cost Estimates

The average cost for a Air Conditioning Expansion Valve Replacement is between $397 and $544 but can vary from car to car.

Chevrolet Silverado 1500

$274-$397

Chevrolet Malibu

$314-$403

Air Conditioning Expansion Valve Replacement

Common symptoms

Best practices

Common misdiagnoses

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