HVAC Systems · Heat Pump Components
Reversing Valve
A refrigerant flow control valve in heat pumps that changes the direction of refrigerant flow to switch between heating and cooling modes.
Common uses
Mode switching, refrigerant flow control, heating/cooling operation
Common symptoms
- Won't switch modes
- Stuck in one mode
- Poor performance
Common repairs
- Valve replacement
- Solenoid service
- System cleaning
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