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The Goodman B1789868 Piston Kit is the genuine OEM refrigerant metering device (flowrator/orifice) matched to the ASZ130361AE 3-ton 13-SEER R-410A heat pump. The piston's precision-bored orifice sets the refrigerant flow rate into the indoor coil, which is essential for correct superheat/subcooling, rated capacity, and efficiency. Using the factory-specified bore size is critical to proper system charge and performance.
The OEM B1789868 is bored to Goodman's exact orifice diameter for this tonnage and refrigerant. An incorrect or generic piston size will over- or under-feed the coil, causing poor cooling, iced coils, or compressor stress. Always confirm the bore size stamped on the piston matches the unit's rating plate.
This is not a DIY part — replacing a piston requires opening the sealed refrigerant circuit. A licensed HVAC technician must recover the R-410A, replace the piston at the metering fitting, evacuate the system, and recharge to spec. EPA Section 608 certification is legally required to handle refrigerant.