{"product_id":"oem-goodman-flowrator-inlet-tube-for-aepf183016aa-air-handler-b1796630","title":"OEM Goodman Flowrator Inlet Tube for AEPF183016AA Air Handler — B1796630","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGoodman B1796630 Flowrator Inlet Tube\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Goodman \u003cstrong\u003eB1796630\u003c\/strong\u003e is a genuine OEM flowrator inlet tube for the \u003cstrong\u003eAEPF183016AA\u003c\/strong\u003e air handler and compatible Goodman\/Amana evaporator coils. The flowrator (piston metering) inlet tube routes refrigerant into the metering device feeding the coil. Kinked, restricted, or damaged tubing disrupts refrigerant flow and hurts cooling capacity — a factory-spec tube restores correct metering and coil performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Flowrator (piston) inlet tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOEM Part Number: B1796630\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible Model: AEPF183016AA air handler coil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Goodman \/ Amana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplication: Refrigerant metering inlet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOEM vs. Generic\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOEM B1796630 is bent and sized to factory geometry, so it mates cleanly to the coil and metering device without rework. Generic tubing must be cut and formed by hand, risking restrictions and braze-joint leaks. For refrigerant-side parts, OEM accuracy matters for capacity and reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstall Difficulty\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced (4\/5).\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires refrigerant recovery, brazing, evacuation, and recharge — EPA 608 certification needed. This is a professional HVAC repair; budget 1–2 hours plus charging. Recover refrigerant before opening the system.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goodman","offers":[{"title":"Direct Replacement","offer_id":63032380916083,"sku":"B1796630-GEN","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"OEM","offer_id":63048239546739,"sku":"B1796630","price":7.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/1190\/5395\/files\/nhvac-tubing-copper-B1796630_04a41d22-f535-4ca1-81c4-8b9600eac2f3.jpg?v=1782948312","url":"https:\/\/nationalhvacparts.com\/products\/oem-goodman-flowrator-inlet-tube-for-aepf183016aa-air-handler-b1796630","provider":"National HVAC Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}