{"product_id":"oem-goodman-condenser-accumulator-for-aph1636h41ab-b1226207","title":"OEM Goodman Condenser Accumulator for APH1636H41AB — B1226207","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGoodman B1226207 Accumulator\u003c\/strong\u003e is a genuine OEM suction-line accumulator for the \u003cstrong\u003eAPH1636H41AB\u003c\/strong\u003e packaged heat pump. Positioned on the suction line ahead of the compressor, the accumulator traps liquid refrigerant during defrost cycles and off-design conditions, metering it back as vapor so only gas reaches the compressor. This is especially critical on heat pumps, which reverse refrigerant flow and are prone to liquid slugging — the leading cause of mechanical compressor failure. A corroded, leaking, or internally clogged accumulator should be replaced to keep the compressor protected.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOEM Part Number: B1226207\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunction: Suction-line liquid accumulator (compressor slug protection)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible Model: APH1636H41AB (Goodman\/Amana packaged heat pump)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: Sealed steel vessel with internal J-tube and oil-return orifice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit: Direct OEM replacement sized to this system's charge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOEM vs. Generic\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis OEM accumulator is sized to the correct internal volume, connection diameters, and oil-return orifice for this platform. An undersized or mismatched generic can fail to protect the compressor or restrict oil return, leading to lubrication problems. Given what it protects, OEM sizing is the safe path.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Difficulty\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced — EPA-certified technician required.\u003c\/strong\u003e Replacement involves recovering refrigerant, unbrazing the old accumulator, brazing in the new one under nitrogen, replacing the filter drier, evacuating, and recharging to spec. Disconnect power and recover refrigerant per EPA guidelines before servicing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goodman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63058296406387,"sku":"GOODMAN-15823","price":98.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/nationalhvacparts.com\/products\/oem-goodman-condenser-accumulator-for-aph1636h41ab-b1226207","provider":"National HVAC Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}