{"product_id":"oem-goodman-flowrator-inlet-tube-for-arpf364216ba-air-handler-b1796630","title":"OEM Goodman Flowrator Inlet Tube for ARPF364216BA Air Handler — B1796630","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGoodman B1796630 Flowrator Inlet Tube\u003c\/strong\u003e is a genuine OEM refrigerant tube that feeds the flowrator (piston) metering device on the \u003cstrong\u003eARPF364216BA\u003c\/strong\u003e evaporator coil. It carries liquid refrigerant from the liquid line into the distributor, where the flowrator meters flow into the coil circuits. A kinked, corroded, or leaking inlet tube starves the coil and kills cooling capacity — the OEM tube restores the correct connection geometry and a leak-tight joint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOEM Part Number: B1796630\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Flowrator (metering device) inlet tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunction: Routes liquid refrigerant to the coil distributor\/piston\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Goodman (also fits Amana branded units)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimary Fit: ARPF364216BA air handler coil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Copper refrigerant tubing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOEM vs. Generic\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eOEM Goodman\u003c\/strong\u003e tube is bent and sized to mate exactly with the factory distributor and liquid-line connection. Generic copper rarely matches the bend radius and fitting size, risking restriction or a strained brazed joint. The OEM part ensures clean alignment and a reliable seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Difficulty\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHard (4\/5).\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires recovering refrigerant, brazing connections, pulling a vacuum, and recharging — a job for an EPA-certified HVAC technician only. Plan for 1–2 hours including evacuation. Improper brazing or charging will damage the system.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goodman","offers":[{"title":"Direct Replacement","offer_id":63032397103475,"sku":"B1796630-GEN","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"OEM","offer_id":63048241906035,"sku":"B1796630","price":19.43,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/1190\/5395\/files\/nhvac-piston-B1796630_0c25bcee-1a1c-482f-b14b-fc997aae3cbc.jpg?v=1782948389","url":"https:\/\/nationalhvacparts.com\/products\/oem-goodman-flowrator-inlet-tube-for-arpf364216ba-air-handler-b1796630","provider":"National HVAC Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}