{"product_id":"oem-goodman-condenser-accumulator-for-wph4430ahaa-b1226206","title":"OEM Goodman Condenser Accumulator for WPH4430AHAA — B1226206","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGenuine Goodman Suction Line Accumulator (B1226206)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe OEM Goodman B1226206 accumulator is the suction-line reservoir fitted to the WPH4430AHAA and compatible Goodman\/Amana packaged heat pumps. Positioned on the compressor's suction side, it traps liquid refrigerant during defrost cycles and mode changes, metering it back as vapor so the compressor never ingests a liquid slug. This is critical protection on heat pumps, which cycle refrigerant flow far more than a straight AC system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Suction-line accumulator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunction: Prevents compressor liquid slugging and flood-back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocation: Compressor suction inlet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits: Goodman WPH4430AHAA and compatible packaged units\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnections: Brazed copper sweat fittings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOEM Part Number: B1226206\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOEM vs. Generic\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe OEM accumulator is sized to the system's charge volume and refrigerant type, with fitting stubs matched to the factory line set. An undersized or mismatched universal unit can fail to protect the compressor or restrict flow. For a component whose whole job is protecting the most expensive part in the system, OEM matching is worth it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstall Difficulty: Professional \/ Difficult\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eReplacement requires EPA-certified refrigerant recovery, brazing the sweat connections, evacuation, and recharge. This is a licensed-technician job — not a DIY repair. EPA 608 certification is legally required to open the refrigerant circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goodman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63058259837299,"sku":"GOODMAN-15047","price":98.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/nationalhvacparts.com\/products\/oem-goodman-condenser-accumulator-for-wph4430ahaa-b1226206","provider":"National HVAC Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}