{"product_id":"oem-goodman-3-8-seal-and-nut-for-aepf42601ba-b1796632-1","title":"OEM Goodman 3\/8\" Seal and Nut for AEPF42601BA — B1796632","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Goodman \u003cstrong\u003eB1796632 Seal and Nut (3\/8 inch)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a genuine OEM sealing kit for the Goodman \u003cstrong\u003eAEPF42601BA\u003c\/strong\u003e air handler. This nut-and-seal assembly creates a leak-tight 3\/8\" refrigerant connection at the flowrator or metering joint. Refrigerant seals harden and deform over time, and any service that breaks this joint should be reassembled with fresh OEM sealing hardware to prevent slow leaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOEM Part Number: B1796632\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFitting Size: 3\/8 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComponent: Sealing nut and gasket\/seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible Model: AEPF42601BA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquipment Type: Air Handler refrigerant circuit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Goodman (genuine OEM)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOEM vs. Generic\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOEM ensures the thread pitch, seat angle, and seal durometer match the AEPF metering connection exactly. Generic 3\/8\" sealing washers may fit dimensionally but can vary in material and sealing pressure, increasing the risk of a slow refrigerant leak at a hard-to-reach joint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Difficulty\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/strong\u003e — The fitting itself is simple to torque, but accessing it and re-verifying a leak-free refrigerant circuit (pressure test \/ evacuation) requires HVAC tools and EPA 608 certification.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goodman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63057263034739,"sku":"GOODMAN-1371","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/nationalhvacparts.com\/products\/oem-goodman-3-8-seal-and-nut-for-aepf42601ba-b1796632-1","provider":"National HVAC Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}