TXV Valve Installation

Thermostatic expansion valve troubleshooting and installation on a First Co. air handler UC series model.  

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00:00 - Diagnosing a bad TXV
00:37 - Pumping down the condenser
02:31 - Refrigerant recovery
02:48 - Removing the bad TXV
03:23 - Installing the new TXV
04:57 - Leak check with Nitrogen
05:37 - Prepping for system evacuation
05:54 - Evacuating the AC system
08:11 - Breaking Vacuum on AC system
09:20 - Adjusting refrigerant charge


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