{"product_id":"oem-goodman-condenser-accumulator-for-gmt045-3a-b1226206","title":"OEM Goodman Condenser Accumulator for GMT045-3A — B1226206","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGoodman B1226206\u003c\/strong\u003e is a genuine OEM suction-line accumulator designed as a direct-fit replacement for the \u003cstrong\u003eGMT045-3A\u003c\/strong\u003e and compatible Goodman\/Amana systems. The accumulator sits on the suction line and traps liquid refrigerant, metering it back to the compressor as vapor. This prevents liquid slugging — the leading cause of catastrophic compressor valve and bearing failure, especially during defrost cycles and low-load conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Suction-line (low-side) accumulator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOEM part number: B1226206\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits: Goodman GMT045-3A and compatible models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtects compressor from liquid refrigerant slugging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSealed steel body rated for system operating pressures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-matched connection sizing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOEM vs. Generic\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe genuine \u003cstrong\u003eOEM B1226206\u003c\/strong\u003e is matched to this system's charge, connection diameter, and internal volume, ensuring correct oil return and refrigerant metering. Generic accumulators may have incorrect internal volume or bleed-hole sizing, which can starve the compressor of oil or fail to protect against slugging. Because this component directly guards the most expensive part in the system, OEM is the safe choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Difficulty\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a brazed refrigerant-circuit component. Installation requires EPA 608 certification, recovering the system charge, cutting and brazing the suction line, pulling a proper vacuum, and recharging to spec. Allow 1–2 hours plus evacuation time. This repair should be performed only by a licensed HVAC technician.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goodman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63058155241843,"sku":"GOODMAN-12271","price":98.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/nationalhvacparts.com\/products\/oem-goodman-condenser-accumulator-for-gmt045-3a-b1226206","provider":"National HVAC Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}