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Bard part 5651-212 is an OEM expansion valve with 3/8 inch by 3/8 inch connections used in Bard wall mounted air conditioners to meter refrigerant into the evaporator for stable superheat and reliable cooling performance. When a unit is flooding, starving, or showing erratic suction pressure tied to metering issues, replacing the expansion valve with the correct Bard OEM part helps restore proper refrigerant control and protects the compressor. Confirm your model and serial number match before ordering, and have a licensed HVAC technician verify refrigerant type and system conditions during installation to ensure correct operation.