{"product_id":"oem-goodman-144-c-fusible-link-thermal-fuse-for-gup040-2-b1497204","title":"OEM Goodman 144°C Fusible Link Thermal Fuse for GUP040-2 — B1497204","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGoodman B1497204 Fusible Link\u003c\/strong\u003e is a genuine OEM \u003cstrong\u003e144°C (291°F)\u003c\/strong\u003e one-time thermal safety fuse for the \u003cstrong\u003eGoodman GUP040-2\u003c\/strong\u003e gas furnace. Wired in series with the control circuit, it permanently opens if the blower compartment or wiring reaches an unsafe temperature — for example after a blower or motor failure — cutting power to prevent overheating. Because it is a sacrificial, non-resetting device, a blown link means no heat until it is replaced, and it usually points to an underlying overheat condition worth investigating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e B1497204\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144°C (approx. 291°F) thermal cutoff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e One-time, non-resettable fusible link\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Overtemperature safety interruption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Goodman\/Amana GUP040-2 furnace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOEM vs. Generic\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eOEM B1497204\u003c\/strong\u003e opens at exactly 144°C, the temperature Goodman engineered for this cabinet. \u003cstrong\u003eGeneric\u003c\/strong\u003e links rated at a different temperature either nuisance-trip on normal cycles or, worse, fail to open when they should — defeating a safety function. For a safety device we strongly recommend the genuine OEM link.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Difficulty: Easy\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eInexpensive, quick repair: disconnect power, unplug the two terminals, and clip the link into place. About 10 minutes. Important: if the link blew, diagnose and correct the cause of the overheat (failed blower, restricted airflow, or bad motor) before returning the furnace to service.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goodman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63058190991731,"sku":"GOODMAN-13188","price":10.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/nationalhvacparts.com\/products\/oem-goodman-144-c-fusible-link-thermal-fuse-for-gup040-2-b1497204","provider":"National HVAC Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}