{"product_id":"oem-goodman-9-x-8-in-blower-wheel-for-aepf183016ca-b1368037s","title":"OEM Goodman 9 x 8 in Blower Wheel for AEPF183016CA — B1368037S","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGoodman B1368037S\u003c\/strong\u003e is a genuine OEM 9 x 8 inch squirrel-cage blower wheel engineered as a direct-fit replacement for the \u003cstrong\u003eAEPF183016CA\u003c\/strong\u003e air handler. The blower wheel is the heart of your air handler's airflow system — it draws conditioned air across the coil and pushes it through the supply ducts. A cracked, warped, or out-of-balance wheel causes weak airflow, rattling, and uneven cooling, so installing the correct OEM wheel restores rated CFM and quiet operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wheel is balanced and bore-matched to the factory motor shaft, eliminating the vibration and setscrew-slip problems common with universal aftermarket wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number: B1368037S\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWheel size: 9 in. diameter x 8 in. width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Forward-curved (squirrel cage) blower wheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Goodman OEM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits: AEPF183016CA air handler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquipment: Air Handler \/ Fan Coil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOEM vs. Generic\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOEM (this part):\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory-balanced, exact bore and blade pitch, guaranteed CFM match, longest service life. \u003cstrong\u003eGeneric:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower cost but often requires re-balancing, may not match blade count, and can introduce vibration that shortens motor bearing life. For a blower wheel, OEM is strongly recommended because balance directly affects motor longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Difficulty\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModerate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires removing the blower assembly, loosening the hub setscrew, and aligning the wheel on the shaft. A hex key and basic hand tools are needed. Allow 30–60 minutes. Always disconnect power before servicing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goodman","offers":[{"title":"Direct Replacement","offer_id":63032381309299,"sku":"B1368037S-GEN","price":48.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"OEM","offer_id":63048176435571,"sku":"B1368037S","price":63.64,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/1190\/5395\/files\/nhvac-blower-wheel-B1368037S_d3416451-c284-4c6b-8049-8d5ec7e244f2.jpg?v=1782946195","url":"https:\/\/nationalhvacparts.com\/products\/oem-goodman-9-x-8-in-blower-wheel-for-aepf183016ca-b1368037s","provider":"National HVAC Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}