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The Goodman B1789884 is a genuine OEM refrigerant metering piston, sometimes called a flowrator, sized for the ASH130481AB 4-ton, 13 SEER heat pump. The piston is a precision-drilled orifice that regulates the flow of liquid refrigerant into the evaporator or condenser coil depending on heating or cooling mode. Correct bore sizing is essential to maintain proper superheat, capacity, and efficiency.
The bore diameter on a metering piston is matched to the exact tonnage and coil design of the ASH13 platform. Installing a generic piston with the wrong bore causes flooding or starvation of the coil, poor superheat/subcooling, and reduced capacity. The OEM B1789884 guarantees the factory-specified orifice size for reliable performance.
Difficulty: Hard (EPA 608 certification required). The system must be recovered or pumped down to access the piston housing at the metering device or coil connection. After swapping the piston, the joint is reassembled, evacuated, and recharged. Professional service recommended. Estimated labor: 1–1.5 hours.