{"product_id":"oem-goodman-condenser-accumulator-for-aph1624m41aa-heat-pump-b1226206","title":"OEM Goodman Condenser Accumulator for APH1624M41AA Heat Pump — B1226206","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGoodman B1226206 Condenser Accumulator\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Goodman B1226206 is a genuine OEM suction-line accumulator built for the \u003cstrong\u003eAPH1624M41AA\u003c\/strong\u003e heat pump and compatible Goodman\/Amana condensing units. Positioned on the compressor suction line, the accumulator temporarily stores excess liquid refrigerant and oil during defrost cycles and low-load conditions, then meters it back to the compressor as vapor. This protects the compressor from liquid slugging — one of the leading causes of valve and bearing failure in heat pumps that regularly reverse for defrost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart Number: B1226206\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Suction-line accumulator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Goodman (Amana compatible)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquipment Type: Heat Pump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimary Fit: APH1624M41AA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunction: Liquid-slug protection \u0026amp; oil return for the compressor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOEM vs. Generic\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe OEM B1226206 is sized to the exact internal volume, port diameter, and oil-return orifice this Goodman system was designed around. An undersized or generic accumulator can restrict flow, mismanage oil return, or fail to hold enough liquid during defrost — shortening compressor life. OEM ensures correct performance and clean brazed connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstall Difficulty\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRating: Hard (4\/5).\u003c\/strong\u003e Replacement requires refrigerant recovery, brazing the accumulator into the suction line, pressure\/leak testing, evacuation, and recharging to spec. This is a professional-level repair that must be performed by an EPA-certified HVAC technician. Disconnect power and recover refrigerant before beginning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthentic Goodman compressor-protection component from National HVAC Parts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goodman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63058294702451,"sku":"GOODMAN-15774","price":98.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/nationalhvacparts.com\/products\/oem-goodman-condenser-accumulator-for-aph1624m41aa-heat-pump-b1226206","provider":"National HVAC Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}