{"product_id":"oem-goodman-3-8-in-seal-and-nut-for-aruf042-air-handler-b1796632","title":"OEM Goodman 3\/8 in. Seal and Nut for ARUF042 Air Handler — B1796632","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Goodman \u003cstrong\u003eB1796632 seal and nut\u003c\/strong\u003e is the genuine OEM 3\/8-inch fitting hardware used to make a leak-tight refrigerant connection on \u003cstrong\u003eARUF042\u003c\/strong\u003e series air handlers, including the ARUF042-00A-1A. The matched seal and nut maintain system pressure integrity and prevent refrigerant loss at the joint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsing the correct factory seal is critical — even a minor leak at a refrigerant fitting degrades cooling capacity and can damage the compressor over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOEM Goodman part number: B1796632\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 3\/8 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes: Seal and nut assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatibility: ARUF042 (incl. ARUF042-00A-1A)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquipment type: Air handler \/ evaporator coil section\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOEM vs. Generic\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeneric seals can vary in durometer and thickness, causing weeping leaks under pressure. The \u003cstrong\u003eOEM B1796632\u003c\/strong\u003e is built to Goodman's exact tolerance for a reliable, leak-free seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Difficulty\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModerate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Replacing the seal at a refrigerant joint typically involves recovering and recharging refrigerant; best handled by an EPA-certified technician during related coil service.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goodman","offers":[{"title":"Direct Replacement","offer_id":63032406409587,"sku":"B1796632-GEN","price":7.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"OEM","offer_id":63048165523827,"sku":"B1796632","price":10.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/1190\/5395\/files\/nhvac-gasket-seal-flat-B1796632_4c00707b-91d1-4829-83bb-b4430c360713.jpg?v=1782945913","url":"https:\/\/nationalhvacparts.com\/products\/oem-goodman-3-8-in-seal-and-nut-for-aruf042-air-handler-b1796632","provider":"National HVAC Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}