A Hoshizaki 4A7388-02 Thermal Expansion Valve/TXV meters refrigerant flow, maintaining balanced cooling and consistent performance when the system is running.
The thermal expansion valve/TXV controls the flow of R290 refrigerant into the evaporator so the ice dispenser can maintain proper cooling efficiency and stable operating conditions. Its calibrated design matters because accurate metering protects the refrigeration system from improper pressure and temperature balance, which directly affects ice production and overall machine reliability.
The thermal expansion valve/TXV may be approaching failure if the ice dispenser shows inconsistent cooling, reduced ice production, fluctuating temperatures or unusual refrigerant flow behavior that can affect normal operation. Physical signs can include frost in unexpected areas, visible leakage or corrosion near the valve and environmental signs may include the unit struggling more in warmer conditions or running longer than usual to maintain performance.
Absolutely! Parts Town offers same-day shipping on all in-stock real OEM replacement parts Monday through Friday until 9 PM ET, as well as on Saturday until 4 PM ET for online air orders. All orders submitted afterward will be handled the next business day.
Track your real OEM parts once they've shipped by going to our Track My Order page and putting in your order number or purchase order (PO) number and zip code. If you want to stay updated on your order's delivery status, you can do so at any time.
Definitely! We provide multiple ways to get assistance with your real OEM replacement parts 8 AM to 9 PM ET Monday through Friday with help through chat, email, phone and more. Visit our Contact Us page and reach out to our team—we'll respond to you shortly.
Absolutely! Customers are able to return most new, unopened real OEM replacement parts within 90 days of delivery, so go to our Returns page and see if your order qualifies. Return eligibility may differ for custom orders.