{"product_id":"oem-goodman-flowrator-inlet-tube-for-aepf183016ca-b1796630","title":"OEM Goodman Flowrator Inlet Tube for AEPF183016CA — B1796630","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGoodman B1796630\u003c\/strong\u003e is a genuine OEM flowrator inlet tube built as a direct-fit replacement for the \u003cstrong\u003eAEPF183016CA\u003c\/strong\u003e air handler. The flowrator (piston-style metering device) inlet tube delivers liquid refrigerant from the line set into the metering device feeding the evaporator coil. A kinked, corroded, or restricted inlet tube starves the coil, causing poor cooling, frosting, and high superheat. Installing the correct OEM tube restores proper refrigerant flow and rated capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis tube is pre-formed to the factory bend radius and fitting size, so it seats cleanly without stressing the coil connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number: B1796630\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Flowrator \/ metering-device inlet tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunction: Liquid refrigerant feed to evaporator coil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Goodman OEM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits: AEPF183016CA air handler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquipment: Air Handler \/ Fan Coil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOEM vs. Generic\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOEM (this part):\u003c\/strong\u003e Exact length, bend, and fitting size for a stress-free, leak-tight connection and correct refrigerant metering. \u003cstrong\u003eGeneric:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aftermarket tubes may differ in bore or fitting, risking restrictions or solder-joint leaks. For a refrigerant-side component, OEM precision matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Difficulty\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a sealed-system repair — it requires recovering refrigerant, brazing\/flare connections, evacuating, and recharging. EPA Section 608 certification is required. Leave this to a licensed HVAC technician. Allow 1–2 hours including recovery and recharge.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goodman","offers":[{"title":"Direct Replacement","offer_id":63032381538675,"sku":"B1796630-GEN","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"OEM","offer_id":63048239645043,"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_91f53b0c-ba73-4b2d-bc4a-6227981fb4e6.jpg?v=1782948316","url":"https:\/\/nationalhvacparts.com\/products\/oem-goodman-flowrator-inlet-tube-for-aepf183016ca-b1796630","provider":"National HVAC Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}