{"product_id":"oem-goodman-3-8-seal-nut-for-aruf049-air-handler-b1796632-1","title":"OEM Goodman 3\/8\" Seal \u0026 Nut for ARUF049 Air Handler — B1796632","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGoodman B1796632 Seal and Nut (3\/8 inch)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a genuine OEM sealing hardware set for \u003cstrong\u003eARUF049-00A-1B\u003c\/strong\u003e air handlers. This 3\/8\" seal-and-nut assembly creates a tight, leak-free connection at coil and line fittings, preventing refrigerant or condensate seepage at the joint. Seals harden and deform over time and during service work, so installing fresh OEM sealing hardware whenever a fitting is opened is cheap insurance against callbacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seal and nut set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\/8 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leak-free fitting seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Goodman ARUF049-00A-1B air handlers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOEM Part Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e B1796632\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOEM vs. Generic\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSealing hardware must match the fitting's thread pitch and sealing-face profile precisely. The OEM B1796632 is machined to the original spec for a guaranteed seal, while generic nuts and seals may not compress evenly and can weep over time. On a sealed or condensate connection, the genuine part is the dependable choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty: Easy to Moderate.\u003c\/strong\u003e If the fitting is already accessible, replacement is a quick hand-tool job — back off the old nut, replace the seal, and torque the new nut to spec. If the connection is part of the refrigerant circuit, the line must be evacuated first, which makes it technician-level work. Always seat the seal cleanly and avoid over-tightening.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goodman","offers":[{"title":"Direct Replacement","offer_id":63032407949683,"sku":"B1796632-GEN","price":7.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"OEM","offer_id":63048166211955,"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_89cca377-3ea4-4bd2-aef5-1ecff7873059.jpg?v=1782945938","url":"https:\/\/nationalhvacparts.com\/products\/oem-goodman-3-8-seal-nut-for-aruf049-air-handler-b1796632-1","provider":"National HVAC Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}