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Bard 905-0494 is an OEM expansion valve assembly used in Bard wall-mount air conditioners and heat pumps to meter liquid refrigerant into the evaporator and maintain correct superheat for stable, efficient cooling operation. When a system shows symptoms like poor cooling, hunting, frosting at the coil, or abnormal suction pressure after charge and airflow are confirmed, replacing the metering device with the correct Bard-specified valve assembly helps restore proper refrigerant control and protects the compressor from floodback. Because valve sizing and application can vary by unit model and refrigerant type, match this part to your Bard model and serial and install using clean refrigeration practices, including filter-drier replacement and proper evacuation before charging.