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A/C Orifice Tube

A/C System

Controls refrigerant flow into the evaporator.

This small tube regulates the flow of refrigerant into the evaporator, reducing pressure to facilitate the cooling process and ensure system efficiency.

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Typical part cost
$5–$20🔒
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Typical labor cost
$50–$150🔒
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Typically lasts
80,000–150,000 mi
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Or about
4.0–10.0 years
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DIY difficulty
4/10

⚠️ Owners Often Notice

If the A/C Orifice Tube is starting to fail, these are the signs owners most commonly report before it gets worse:

Poor cooling
Compressor issues
Low refrigerant flow
System not cycling properly
A/C freezing
Low efficiency

Related Services

Services commonly performed on or around this part.

Replace A/C Orifice Tube

No standard interval on file

Inspect A/C Orifice Tube

No standard interval on file