{"product_id":"oem-goodman-3-8-seal-nut-for-aruf049-air-handler-b1796632-2","title":"OEM Goodman 3\/8\" Seal \u0026 Nut for ARUF049 Air Handler — B1796632","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGoodman B1796632 Seal and Nut\u003c\/strong\u003e is a genuine OEM 3\/8-inch sealing assembly for \u003cstrong\u003eARUF049-00A-1A\u003c\/strong\u003e air handlers. This small but critical part creates a leak-tight joint at refrigerant and tubing connections, preventing refrigerant loss and maintaining system pressure integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e B1796632\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seal and nut assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\/8 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Goodman (OEM)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEquipment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Air Handler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e ARUF049-00A-1A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOEM vs. Generic\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOEM seals are manufactured to the precise 3\/8\" thread pitch and gasket durometer needed for a reliable, reusable refrigerant-grade seal. Generic hardware-store seals may be the wrong material or tolerance, leading to slow leaks that are expensive to diagnose later. The OEM part guarantees a correct, lasting fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Replace It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeals harden, compress, and lose elasticity over time. They should be replaced any time the fitting is opened for service to ensure a fresh leak-proof connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Difficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy — slides onto the 3\/8\" tube and tightens with the supplied nut to spec. Replace whenever the joint is disturbed and torque to the manufacturer's value to avoid over-compression.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goodman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63057411047795,"sku":"GOODMAN-1782","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/nationalhvacparts.com\/products\/oem-goodman-3-8-seal-nut-for-aruf049-air-handler-b1796632-2","provider":"National HVAC Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}