{"product_id":"oem-goodman-flowrator-inlet-tube-for-arpf364216ab-b1796630","title":"OEM Goodman Flowrator Inlet Tube for ARPF364216AB — B1796630","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGoodman B1796630 Flowrator Inlet Tube\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe B1796630 is a genuine OEM flowrator inlet tube for Goodman \u003cstrong\u003eARPF364216AB\u003c\/strong\u003e air handler coils. The flowrator (piston-style metering device) controls refrigerant flow into the evaporator coil, and this inlet tube is the precision connection that feeds the liquid line into that metering assembly. A correct inner diameter and length are critical here — even small variations affect refrigerant charge and cooling performance, which is why the factory part matters.\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 connection tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits: Goodman ARPF364216AB air handler coil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Copper refrigerant tubing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquipment type: Air Handler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOEM vs. Generic\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRefrigerant metering components are not a place to improvise. The genuine Goodman B1796630 is sized to match the coil's designed flow rate; a mismatched generic tube can cause poor cooling, icing, or compressor stress. At this price point, the OEM part is the clear choice for a reliable repair.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Difficulty\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced — professional recommended.\u003c\/strong\u003e Replacement involves opening the sealed refrigerant circuit, brazing connections, and recovering\/recharging refrigerant. This should be performed by an EPA-certified HVAC technician.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goodman","offers":[{"title":"Direct Replacement","offer_id":63032395858291,"sku":"B1796630-GEN","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"OEM","offer_id":63048241774963,"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_fc0623b0-7b44-48f4-ab73-d019260c36b7.jpg?v=1782948385","url":"https:\/\/nationalhvacparts.com\/products\/oem-goodman-flowrator-inlet-tube-for-arpf364216ab-b1796630","provider":"National HVAC Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}