{"product_id":"oem-goodman-3-8-in-seal-and-nut-for-aepf30361ba-air-handler-b1796632-1","title":"OEM Goodman 3\/8 in Seal and Nut for AEPF30361BA Air Handler — B1796632","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Goodman \u003cstrong\u003eB1796632 Seal and Nut (3\/8 inch)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a genuine OEM sealing kit used at the refrigerant tubing\/flowrator connection on the \u003cstrong\u003eAEPF30361BA\u003c\/strong\u003e air handler. The matched seal and nut create a leak-tight mechanical joint at the metering-device connection, maintaining system charge and pressure integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeals harden and deform over time, and the original nut can gall or strip after repeated service. Replacing both together with the correct OEM components ensures the joint torques down properly and holds refrigerant without weeping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOEM Part Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e B1796632\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\/8 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seal and matching nut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Goodman AEPF30361BA air handler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Goodman (OEM)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOEM vs. Generic\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe OEM B1796632 pairs the exact seal material and nut thread pitch Goodman specifies for this connection, so it seats and torques to factory spec. Generic flare washers and hardware-store nuts may use the wrong durometer or thread, leading to slow refrigerant leaks. For a connection that holds vacuum and charge, use the OEM seal and nut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Difficulty\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModerate\u003c\/strong\u003e — about 15–30 minutes, but part of a sealed refrigerant joint. The system should be properly recovered before opening the connection, then evacuated and recharged after the new seal is torqued. \u003cem\u003eBest performed by an EPA 608-certified technician.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goodman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63057254515059,"sku":"GOODMAN-1299","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/nationalhvacparts.com\/products\/oem-goodman-3-8-in-seal-and-nut-for-aepf30361ba-air-handler-b1796632-1","provider":"National HVAC Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}