{"product_id":"oem-goodman-flowrator-inlet-tube-for-aepf30361aa-b1796630","title":"OEM Goodman Flowrator Inlet Tube for AEPF30361AA — B1796630","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGoodman B1796630 Flowrator Inlet Tube\u003c\/strong\u003e is a genuine OEM refrigerant metering component for \u003cstrong\u003eGoodman AEPF30361AA\u003c\/strong\u003e air handlers. It feeds refrigerant into the flowrator (piston) distributor at the evaporator coil, ensuring correct metering, proper superheat, and efficient cooling performance. Replace a kinked, corroded, or leaking inlet tube to restore full system capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOEM Part Number: B1796630\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunction: Flowrator (metering device) inlet tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplication: Evaporator coil refrigerant distribution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Goodman \/ Amana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits Model: AEPF30361AA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOEM vs. Generic\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eOEM tube\u003c\/strong\u003e is sized to the exact bore and length required for correct refrigerant metering. Generic substitutes can alter flow characteristics and lead to poor superheat control or coil flooding. OEM preserves the engineered performance of the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Difficulty\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced (4\/5)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Requires opening the sealed refrigerant circuit, brazing, evacuation, and recharging. \u003cstrong\u003eEPA Section 608 certification recommended.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a professional HVAC repair; recover refrigerant before service.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goodman","offers":[{"title":"Direct Replacement","offer_id":63032384389491,"sku":"B1796630-GEN","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"OEM","offer_id":63048240038259,"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_dc4ef910-c4e8-461f-a8a3-35c953c4b64d.jpg?v=1782948328","url":"https:\/\/nationalhvacparts.com\/products\/oem-goodman-flowrator-inlet-tube-for-aepf30361aa-b1796630","provider":"National HVAC Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}