{"product_id":"oem-goodman-flowrator-inlet-tube-for-arpf363616ba-air-handler-b1796630","title":"OEM Goodman Flowrator Inlet Tube for ARPF363616BA Air Handler — B1796630","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGoodman B1796630 Flowrator Inlet Tube\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Goodman B1796630 is a genuine OEM flowrator inlet tube for the \u003cstrong\u003eARPF363616BA\u003c\/strong\u003e air handler and compatible Goodman\/Amana evaporator coils. This tube feeds refrigerant into the flowrator (piston-style metering device) at the coil inlet, ensuring correct refrigerant distribution for proper cooling capacity and efficiency. Replace a kinked, corroded, or damaged inlet tube to restore reliable metering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Flowrator (metering device) inlet tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplication: Goodman\/Amana evaporator coil refrigerant circuit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatibility: ARPF363616BA and related ARPF\/ARUF coils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Goodman OEM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number: B1796630\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOEM vs. Generic\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis OEM tube is sized and bent to match the factory coil inlet exactly, preserving the correct refrigerant path and braze-joint geometry. Aftermarket tubing may differ in diameter or length, risking restriction, leaks, or improper metering. The OEM part guarantees a precise refrigerant-side fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Difficulty\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional (4\/5).\u003c\/strong\u003e Replacing refrigerant-circuit tubing requires recovering refrigerant, brazing, evacuating, and recharging the system. This should be performed by an EPA-certified HVAC technician. Improper handling can damage the system or violate refrigerant-handling regulations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goodman","offers":[{"title":"Direct Replacement","offer_id":63032394842483,"sku":"B1796630-GEN","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"OEM","offer_id":63048241676659,"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_24b8bf2f-3350-4033-a4e9-221827006494.jpg?v=1782948381","url":"https:\/\/nationalhvacparts.com\/products\/oem-goodman-flowrator-inlet-tube-for-arpf363616ba-air-handler-b1796630","provider":"National HVAC Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}