{"product_id":"oem-goodman-144-c-fusible-link-for-gux040-3-b1497204","title":"OEM Goodman 144°C Fusible Link for GUX040-3 — B1497204","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGoodman B1497204 Fusible Link\u003c\/strong\u003e is a genuine OEM thermal safety cutoff rated at \u003cstrong\u003e144°C\u003c\/strong\u003e, used on the \u003cstrong\u003eGUX040-3\u003c\/strong\u003e gas furnace. This one-time thermal link opens the circuit if the furnace overheats — for example from a blocked filter, failed blower, or restricted airflow — shutting the unit down to prevent damage or fire. Because it is a sacrificial safety device, a blown link means the furnace will not run and must be replaced (and the root cause of overheating corrected).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOEM Part Number: B1497204\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRating: 144°C thermal fusible link\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: One-time (non-resettable) thermal cutoff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible Model: Goodman GUX040-3 furnace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Goodman (genuine OEM)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOEM vs. Generic\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe temperature rating on a safety cutoff is not something to approximate. This genuine Goodman link is calibrated to the exact 144°C trip point the GUX040-3 was engineered for. A generic link with the wrong rating can trip too early (nuisance shutdowns) or too late (defeating the protection). Always match OEM on safety components.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Difficulty\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to Moderate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Usually a simple in-line connector or spade terminals, but you must first diagnose and fix whatever caused the overheat. Disconnect power before servicing. If the cause isn't obvious, call an HVAC technician.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goodman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63058199544179,"sku":"GOODMAN-13368","price":10.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/nationalhvacparts.com\/products\/oem-goodman-144-c-fusible-link-for-gux040-3-b1497204","provider":"National HVAC Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}