{"product_id":"oem-goodman-flowrator-inlet-tube-for-aruf032-air-handler-b1796630-1","title":"OEM Goodman Flowrator Inlet Tube for ARUF032 Air Handler — B1796630","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGoodman B1796630 Flowrator Inlet Tube\u003c\/strong\u003e is a genuine OEM replacement component for \u003cstrong\u003eARUF032-00A-1C\u003c\/strong\u003e air handlers. This inlet tube routes refrigerant into the flowrator (fixed-orifice) metering device at the indoor coil, ensuring correct refrigerant distribution and rated cooling performance. A cracked, kinked, or corroded inlet tube can cause refrigerant leaks, frost buildup, and poor cooling — replacing it with the exact factory part restores reliable operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOEM Part Number: B1796630\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart Type: Flowrator inlet tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible Model: ARUF032-00A-1C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquipment: Goodman air handler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunction: Refrigerant metering inlet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Copper tubing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOEM vs. Generic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the \u003cstrong\u003egenuine Goodman OEM tube\u003c\/strong\u003e, formed to exact factory dimensions for a leak-free fit. Generic or universal tubing often requires re-bending and additional brazing that can introduce leaks or restrict flow. For a sealed refrigerant system, the OEM part is the safest choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Difficulty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHard (Professional).\u003c\/strong\u003e Replacement involves recovering refrigerant, brazing, evacuating, and recharging the system — work that must be performed by an EPA Section 608 certified HVAC technician.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goodman","offers":[{"title":"Direct Replacement","offer_id":63032405623155,"sku":"B1796630-GEN","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"OEM","offer_id":63048242954611,"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_31b82155-f936-49b4-9482-50cd102f07aa.jpg?v=1782948428","url":"https:\/\/nationalhvacparts.com\/products\/oem-goodman-flowrator-inlet-tube-for-aruf032-air-handler-b1796630-1","provider":"National HVAC Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}