{"product_id":"oem-goodman-suction-accumulator-for-aph1542m41aa-b1226207","title":"OEM Goodman Suction Accumulator for APH1542M41AA — B1226207","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGoodman B1226207 Suction Line Accumulator\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe B1226207 is a genuine OEM suction line accumulator for Goodman APH1542M41AA package heat pumps. Positioned on the compressor suction side, the accumulator traps liquid refrigerant during defrost and reversing-valve cycles and meters it back as vapor, protecting the compressor from liquid slugging — one of the most common causes of catastrophic compressor failure in heat pumps. It also holds a measured oil charge and returns oil to the crankcase. Replace it when internally restricted, leaking, or after a compressor burnout to clear contaminants from the low side.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e B1226207\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suction line accumulator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e APH1542M41AA (Goodman package heat pump)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Liquid refrigerant separation and oil return; compressor protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sealed steel shell with internal J-tube and oil metering orifice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOEM vs. Generic\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOEM B1226207 is sized to the APH1542M41AA's charge volume and tonnage, with correct suction-line stub diameters and internal volume. An undersized or mismatched generic accumulator can flood the compressor or restrict flow, hurting capacity and reliability. For a brazed refrigerant-circuit component, OEM sizing matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Difficulty\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced (4\/5).\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires EPA Section 608 certification: recover the refrigerant, braze the accumulator in and out under nitrogen, pull a deep vacuum, and recharge to spec. 2–3 hours for a qualified tech. This is not a DIY repair.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRefrigerant-circuit work must be performed by an EPA-certified HVAC professional.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goodman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63058287853939,"sku":"GOODMAN-15604","price":98.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/nationalhvacparts.com\/products\/oem-goodman-suction-accumulator-for-aph1542m41aa-b1226207","provider":"National HVAC Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}