09-01-2015, 10:51 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by upallnight
The receiver/drier is to trap any water moisture in the system. If you have moisture in the system, the moisture will freeze and it may plug up the orifice tube. A clogged orifice tube will not allow refrigerant to pass through so in effect you won't have ac until the ice within the system melts.
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In this case the orifice tube is the expansion valve correct?
I am very surprised the condenser was damaged removing or installing a new aux fan. I'd be concerned about the quality of care my X was receiving. 
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