{"product_id":"oem-goodman-flowrator-inlet-tube-for-aepf426016ba-b1796630","title":"OEM Goodman Flowrator Inlet Tube for AEPF426016BA — B1796630","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGoodman B1796630 Flowrator Inlet Tube\u003c\/strong\u003e is a genuine OEM refrigerant component for the \u003cstrong\u003eAEPF426016BA\u003c\/strong\u003e air handler. The flowrator (piston-style metering device) tube routes liquid refrigerant into the metering orifice at the evaporator coil, ensuring the correct flow rate for efficient heat exchange. A damaged, kinked, or contaminated inlet tube can cause poor cooling, frozen coils, or improper refrigerant distribution — making the correct OEM tube essential to system performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOEM Part Number: B1796630\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Flowrator inlet tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible Model: AEPF426016BA air handler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunction: Routes liquid refrigerant to the metering device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplication: Evaporator coil inlet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Goodman (genuine OEM)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOEM vs. Generic\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis genuine Goodman tube is manufactured to exact length, diameter, and fitting specifications. Generic substitutes risk improper braze joints and refrigerant leaks. OEM ensures a leak-tight connection and the precise geometry the coil assembly was designed around.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty: Professional recommended.\u003c\/strong\u003e Replacing refrigerant-side tubing requires recovering refrigerant, brazing, evacuating, and recharging the system — work that must be performed by an EPA-certified HVAC technician. Improper handling can damage the system and violate refrigerant-handling regulations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goodman","offers":[{"title":"Direct Replacement","offer_id":63032385995123,"sku":"B1796630-GEN","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"OEM","offer_id":63048240234867,"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_15ca269f-4532-490d-9f3a-9afaf986bac7.jpg?v=1782948337","url":"https:\/\/nationalhvacparts.com\/products\/oem-goodman-flowrator-inlet-tube-for-aepf426016ba-b1796630","provider":"National HVAC Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}