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  1. 10-21-2010, 11:12 PM #1
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    Goodman aluminum evaporator coil replacement question?

    I just have my Goodman copper coil evaporator replaced to aluminum coil today. I read on the forum that the TXV needs to be changed out. Is this true because the tech just reused the TXV.

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  2. 10-22-2010, 01:02 AM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by creativepuzzle View Post
    I just have my Goodman copper coil evaporator replaced to aluminum coil today. I read on the forum that the TXV needs to be changed out. Is this true because the tech just reused the TXV.

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    There is no reason to change the TXV unless refrigerant type was changed or the TXV had failed previously.

    If you have a working TXV stick with it.
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  3. 10-22-2010, 05:50 PM #3
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    Where did you read that?

    Ive installed several aluminum coils myself. Very nice units.
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  4. 10-22-2010, 08:08 PM #4
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    no need to change txv.
    "Better tell the sandman to stay away, because we're gonna be workin on this one all night."

    "Dude, you need more than 2 wires to a condenser to run a 2 stage heatpump."

    "Just get it done son."

    Dad adjusted
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  5. 10-22-2010, 11:12 PM #5
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    How are those coils working out? I know when they first came out there were some problems with leaking according to the guys at the supply house. Right where the copper and aluminum were connected. I think aluminum is the only way to go anymore. That or quit using chinese copper.
    I like DIY'ers. They pay better to fix.
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  6. 10-23-2010, 01:37 AM #6
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    I have not noticed any difference in the performance of these coils. I have been installing them since they first came out with them and have had no issues with them. Not saying there won't be. But as right now, there are none.
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  7. 10-24-2010, 09:41 AM #7
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    The aluminum coils are nice. But we don't typically change them for performance reasons; we do it because the copper one was leaking like a sieve.
    WHY?
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