{"product_id":"oem-goodman-condenser-accumulator-for-asz130181ae-b1226206","title":"OEM Goodman Condenser Accumulator for ASZ130181AE — B1226206","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGoodman B1226206 Condenser Accumulator\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Goodman \u003cstrong\u003eB1226206\u003c\/strong\u003e is a factory-original suction-line accumulator for the \u003cstrong\u003eASZ130181AE\u003c\/strong\u003e 13 SEER, 1.5-ton heat pump. Positioned on the compressor suction line, the accumulator traps liquid refrigerant and oil during defrost and low-load conditions, metering it back to the compressor as vapor. This is critical on heat pumps, where reversing-valve operation can otherwise send liquid slugs to the compressor — a leading cause of valve and bearing failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOEM Part Number: B1226206\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits: Goodman ASZ130181AE heat pump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Suction-line refrigerant accumulator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunction: Liquid slugging protection and oil return\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnections: Brazed copper suction stubs (sized to ASZ13 circuit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOEM vs. Generic\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe genuine Goodman accumulator is matched to the ASZ13's refrigerant charge, tonnage, and tube diameters, with the correct internal volume and oil-return orifice. An undersized or generic accumulator can starve the compressor of oil or fail to hold liquid during defrost, shortening compressor life. On a sealed-system part that protects the most expensive component in the unit, OEM is strongly recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Difficulty\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced (5\/5).\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a brazed sealed-system component. Replacement requires EPA Section 608 certification: recover the refrigerant, unbraze the old accumulator, braze in the new one under nitrogen, evacuate, and recharge to spec. Professional installation only.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSealed-system refrigerant work must be performed by an EPA-certified HVAC technician. Do not attempt without proper certification and equipment.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goodman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63058303943027,"sku":"GOODMAN-B1226206","price":98.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/nationalhvacparts.com\/products\/oem-goodman-condenser-accumulator-for-asz130181ae-b1226206","provider":"National HVAC Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}