{"product_id":"oem-goodman-flowrator-inlet-tube-for-aepf183016ba-air-handler-b1796630","title":"OEM Goodman Flowrator Inlet Tube for AEPF183016BA Air Handler — B1796630","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Goodman \u003cstrong\u003eB1796630 Flowrator Inlet Tube\u003c\/strong\u003e is the genuine OEM metering tube that feeds refrigerant into the evaporator coil on the \u003cstrong\u003eAEPF183016BA\u003c\/strong\u003e air handler. The flowrator (piston-style metering device) and its inlet tube control the precise flow of liquid refrigerant entering the coil, which is essential for correct superheat, efficient heat transfer, and protecting the compressor from liquid floodback. A cracked, kinked, or corroded inlet tube causes poor cooling, frost on the coil, and high energy bills.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e B1796630\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowrator \/ metering inlet tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Goodman (OEM)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e AEPF183016BA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEquipment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Air Handler — refrigerant metering circuit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Liquid refrigerant delivery to evaporator coil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOEM vs. Generic\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOEM tubing matches the exact bore, length, and flare specification required for your coil's metering device. Generic tubing can introduce restrictions or leaks at the connections, throwing off refrigerant charge and superheat. The genuine B1796630 guarantees a leak-free brazed or flared connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstall Difficulty\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced\u003c\/strong\u003e — This is a sealed-system component. Replacement requires recovering the refrigerant, brazing the new tube, pulling a vacuum, and recharging to spec. EPA Section 608 certification is required to handle refrigerant. We recommend a licensed HVAC technician for this repair.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goodman","offers":[{"title":"Direct Replacement","offer_id":63032381178227,"sku":"B1796630-GEN","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"OEM","offer_id":63048239612275,"sku":"B1796630","price":7.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/1190\/5395\/files\/nhvac-piston-B1796630_58bf237e-bab4-4967-adfd-85af43b889fd.jpg?v=1782948314","url":"https:\/\/nationalhvacparts.com\/products\/oem-goodman-flowrator-inlet-tube-for-aepf183016ba-air-handler-b1796630","provider":"National HVAC Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}