{"product_id":"oem-goodman-flowrator-inlet-tube-for-aept030-air-handler-b1796630-1","title":"OEM Goodman Flowrator Inlet Tube for AEPT030 Air Handler — B1796630","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGoodman B1796630 Flowrator Inlet Tube\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eB1796630\u003c\/strong\u003e flowrator inlet tube is a genuine Goodman\/Amana refrigerant-metering component for the AEPT030-00C-1 air handler. It routes liquid refrigerant into the flowrator (piston) metering device that feeds the evaporator coil, ensuring the correct refrigerant charge reaches the coil for efficient heat transfer. A kinked, corroded, or mismatched inlet tube restricts flow, causing poor cooling, coil icing, and higher energy bills.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunction: Liquid-line feed to flowrator metering device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits: AEPT030-00C-1 air handler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand fit: Goodman, Amana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Copper refrigerant tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number: B1796630\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOEM vs. Generic\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a \u003cstrong\u003efactory OEM part\u003c\/strong\u003e, this tube is pre-formed to the exact bend radius and length the cabinet requires, so it connects to the flowrator and distributor without re-bending. Generic copper stock can be made to work but introduces alignment stress and braze-joint risk. OEM keeps the refrigerant path clean and leak-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Difficulty\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced.\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires recovering refrigerant, brazing connections, evacuating, and recharging the system. This is EPA Section 608 work — installation by a certified HVAC technician is required.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goodman","offers":[{"title":"Direct Replacement","offer_id":63032388387187,"sku":"B1796630-GEN","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"OEM","offer_id":63048240628083,"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_c8e2a1cc-af21-458c-a7e2-714e2b398838.jpg?v=1782948349","url":"https:\/\/nationalhvacparts.com\/products\/oem-goodman-flowrator-inlet-tube-for-aept030-air-handler-b1796630-1","provider":"National HVAC Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}