How does this TXV installation grab you?

[Leaky Waders]

Company #1 installed the HVAC in my new home one year ago. Had lots of problems so went with Company #2 for service. Company #2 traced a cooling problem to an issue with the TXV. Before tearing into the unit the prognosis was a) sensing bulb lost charge or b) debris in valve. Plan was to replace valve.

What did he find? a) debris in valve, b) sensing bulb line very kinked and last but not least.........c) equalizer line cap still installed.

Here is a photo of the valve with the cap on.

As a home owner, what should I expect from Company #1?

[iraqveteran]

Company #1 installed the HVAC in my new home one year ago. Had lots of problems so went with Company #2 for service. Company #2 traced a cooling problem to an issue with the TXV. Before tearing into the unit the prognosis was a) sensing bulb lost charge or b) debris in valve. Plan was to replace valve.

What did he find? a) debris in valve, b) sensing bulb line very kinked and last but not least.........c) equalizer line cap still installed.

Here is a photo of the valve with the cap on.

As a home owner, what should I expect from Company #1?

You shouldn't expect anything....

But you could try contacting them. Make sure you have the bd vavle improperly installed, pictures of it, and the invoice from Company 2 stating the problem. Then you may be able to get something out of it.


Most companies would rather calm you down and make you happy than to have their name tarnished. But don't expect a lot. Just contact em and see what happens. Do it tomorrow on Monday morning. Go in to their office and speak with owner if you want.


Let us know how it turns out

[ISOTHERMAL]

Most TXV that I have installed have a plastic cap over the external equalizer line, the cap covers the entire flare it would be impossible to leave it on and install the external equalizer line.

What kind of plug is in the tube? From the looks of it, I think most techs probably would not see it while installing it. Though I would hope they could trouble shoot a bad TXV.

[green jumper]

Why didn't you have the installing contractor come out and diagnose and fix there problem?

[the dangling wrangler]

As a home owner, what should I expect from Company #1?

Vasoline?

[Leaky Waders]

Most TXV that I have installed have a plastic cap over the external equalizer line, the cap covers the entire flare it would be impossible to leave it on and install the external equalizer line.

What kind of plug is in the tube? From the looks of it, I think most techs probably would not see it while installing it. Though I would hope they could trouble shoot a bad TXV.

The plug appears to be made of the same material the line is made of. Brass I think, possibly copper.

[Leaky Waders]

Why didn't you have the installing contractor come out and diagnose and fix there problem?

I lost confidence in the installer a long time ago. It is a long story that began with him installing a unit that was too large for the house. He had no idea what a Manual J or D were.

[Leaky Waders]

You shouldn't expect anything....

But you could try contacting them. Make sure you have the bd vavle improperly installed, pictures of it, and the invoice from Company 2 stating the problem. Then you may be able to get something out of it.


Most companies would rather calm you down and make you happy than to have their name tarnished. But don't expect a lot. Just contact em and see what happens. Do it tomorrow on Monday morning. Go in to their office and speak with owner if you want.


Let us know how it turns out

Here is how it turned out.

I spoke with the installer today. He denies installing the valve with the cap in place but he has no alternative explanation. He agreed to refund me the $506.00 that I paid for the replacement of the valve, a filter drier and the labor.

[firecontrol]

Congradulations.

Life is good!