{"product_id":"oem-goodman-flowrator-inlet-tube-for-arpf374316ba-b1796630-1","title":"OEM Goodman Flowrator Inlet Tube for ARPF374316BA — B1796630","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGoodman B1796630 Flowrator Inlet Tube\u003c\/strong\u003e is the genuine OEM refrigerant tube that feeds the flowrator (piston-style metering device) on \u003cstrong\u003eARPF374316BA\u003c\/strong\u003e air handlers and compatible Goodman\/Amana coils. This small but critical component carries liquid refrigerant into the metering orifice; a damaged, kinked, or leaking inlet tube throws off the refrigerant charge and can starve the coil, hurting cooling capacity and efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReplacing it with the correct factory tube restores proper metering geometry and a clean brazed connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart number:\u003c\/strong\u003e B1796630\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Liquid refrigerant inlet to flowrator metering device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper refrigerant tubing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Goodman ARPF374316BA and compatible models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tubing \/ metering components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOEM vs. Generic\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRefrigerant tubing must match the original bend radius, length, and inside diameter to mate with the flowrator and distributor correctly. This OEM tube guarantees that fit. Generic copper substitutes often require rework and risk introducing restrictions or leaks at the joints.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Difficulty\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced.\u003c\/strong\u003e This part requires recovering the refrigerant, brazing the new tube in place, evacuating, and recharging the system. It should be installed by an EPA-certified HVAC technician — not a DIY job.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goodman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63057278566771,"sku":"GOODMAN-1587","price":10.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/nationalhvacparts.com\/products\/oem-goodman-flowrator-inlet-tube-for-arpf374316ba-b1796630-1","provider":"National HVAC Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}