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The Bard 5651-112 expansion valve is an OEM metering component used in Bard wall mounted air conditioners and related Bard HVAC equipment to regulate refrigerant flow into the evaporator coil so the system maintains proper superheat and stable cooling performance. When a valve sticks, leaks, or loses its charge, it can lead to poor capacity, abnormal pressures, and evaporator icing, so replacing it with the correct Bard factory part helps restore the refrigerant circuit to original operating specifications. Because expansion valves are application specific, confirm the exact Bard model and serial number and match the connection style and rating shown in your Bard parts list or service manual before ordering.