A Metro Vancouver homeowner’s guide to deciding between air conditioner repair and replacement, with 2026 ballpark cost ranges, the 50 percent rule, age thresholds and the questions to ask before you sign a quote.
Air conditioning
AC Expansion Valve (TXV) Replacement Cost (2026 Ballpark Ranges)
A thermostatic expansion valve replacement on a Metro Vancouver home AC or heat pump usually lands in the ballpark of $650 to $1,400 all-in, because the sealed refrigerant circuit has to be recovered, opened, brazed, evacuated and recharged. This guide breaks out parts versus labour, lists the real cost drivers, and explains when replacing the whole system is the better call.