{"product_id":"oem-goodman-condenser-accumulator-for-ash130361ab-b1226207","title":"OEM Goodman Condenser Accumulator for ASH130361AB — B1226207","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGoodman B1226207 Condenser Accumulator\u003c\/strong\u003e is the genuine OEM suction-line accumulator for the \u003cstrong\u003eASH130361AB\u003c\/strong\u003e heat pump. Positioned on the compressor's suction side, the accumulator traps liquid refrigerant during defrost cycles and low-load conditions, metering it back as vapor so the compressor never ingests a slug of liquid. On heat pumps this component is critical — reversing-valve operation regularly returns liquid to the suction line, and without a healthy accumulator, compressor damage follows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOEM Part Number: B1226207\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits Model: ASH130361AB (Goodman 3-Ton 13 SEER Heat Pump)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Suction-line (compressor) accumulator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunction: Liquid refrigerant separation and compressor protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Goodman OEM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOEM vs. Generic\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe OEM B1226207 is sized to the ASH130361AB's refrigerant charge, tonnage, and line-set diameters, with the correct internal volume and oil-return orifice. An undersized or mismatched generic accumulator can starve the compressor of oil or fail to protect against slugging. Given the accumulator guards a costly compressor, the OEM part is the prudent choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Difficulty\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced \/ Professional.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a brazed-in refrigerant-circuit component. Replacement requires EPA Section 608 certification: recover the refrigerant, cut\/unbraze the old accumulator, braze in the new one under nitrogen purge, evacuate, and recharge to spec. This is not a DIY repair — hire a licensed HVAC technician.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eImproper brazing or contaminated lines will damage the system. Verify tonnage and line sizes against the unit's data plate before ordering.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goodman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63058301878643,"sku":"GOODMAN-16022","price":98.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/nationalhvacparts.com\/products\/oem-goodman-condenser-accumulator-for-ash130361ab-b1226207","provider":"National HVAC Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}