The International Comfort Products 1186998 TXV Kit is a genuine OEM replacement thermostatic expansion valve kit designed to restore precise refrigerant metering and optimal system performance in compatible ICP equipment. A properly functioning TXV is critical to maintaining correct superheat, protecting the compressor, and ensuring peak efficiency throughout the cooling cycle.
Why Replace Your TXV?
A failing or failed thermostatic expansion valve can cause a wide range of system problems, including poor cooling performance, compressor flooding, excessive superheat, and reduced energy efficiency. Installing a genuine ICP replacement TXV kit ensures the refrigerant circuit operates within design parameters, extending equipment life and maintaining comfort.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM International Comfort Products replacement part
- Designed for precise refrigerant flow metering and superheat control
- Helps protect the compressor from liquid floodback
- Restores system efficiency and proper cooling capacity
- Direct OEM fit for compatible ICP systems — no modifications required
- Kit format includes components needed for a complete TXV replacement
Application
This TXV kit is intended for use with compatible International Comfort Products systems. Always verify compatibility with your specific equipment model number before ordering. Consult the equipment service manual or contact your ICP distributor for application guidance.
Installation Notes
- Installation should be performed by a qualified HVAC/R technician
- Recover refrigerant per EPA Section 608 regulations before servicing
- Leak-check and recharge system to manufacturer specifications after installation
- Verify superheat and subcooling after replacement to confirm proper operation
