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The Bard 5651-138BX is an OEM thermal expansion valve with 3/8 inch x 3/8 inch connections, designed to meter refrigerant flow into the evaporator coil so your Bard wall mount air conditioner maintains correct superheat and stable cooling performance. When a system shows symptoms like coil icing, poor capacity, or inconsistent suction pressure tied to a faulty metering device, replacing the valve with the correct Bard part helps restore proper refrigerant control and protect the compressor. Because TXV applications can vary by model and refrigerant, confirm fit by matching the Bard part number to your unit’s parts list or service manual before ordering.
Bard uses suffixes like "BX" to manage parts internally. These do not change the physical form or function of the part.
A part number ending in "BX" simply means it is packaged in a box for shipping, rather than for internal assembly use.
Example: 8406-142BX is physically identical to 8406-142.