{"product_id":"oem-goodman-suction-line-accumulator-for-wph4324amab-b1226206","title":"OEM Goodman Suction Line Accumulator for WPH4324AMAB — B1226206","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGoodman B1226206 Suction Line Accumulator\u003c\/strong\u003e is a genuine OEM component for the Goodman\/Amana \u003cstrong\u003eWPH4324AMAB\u003c\/strong\u003e packaged heat pump. Installed on the suction line ahead of the compressor, the accumulator traps liquid refrigerant and oil during off-cycles, defrost, and low-load conditions, then meters it back slowly so only vapor reaches the compressor. This prevents liquid slugging — one of the leading causes of catastrophic compressor failure in heat pumps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause heat pumps reverse flow for defrost, a correctly rated accumulator is essential to compressor longevity. This factory replacement is built to the exact volume and port sizing of your original.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOEM Part Number: B1226206\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComponent: Suction line accumulator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunction: Liquid refrigerant separation \/ compressor protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits: Goodman \u0026amp; Amana WPH4324AMAB packaged heat pump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnection: Brazed refrigerant line (sweat) fittings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSized to factory circuit capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOEM vs. Generic\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eOEM accumulator\u003c\/strong\u003e is matched to your system's charge volume and oil-return orifice, ensuring proper compressor protection without starving it of oil. A \u003cstrong\u003egeneric\u003c\/strong\u003e accumulator that is undersized or has a different oil-return orifice can either fail to protect the compressor or cause oil logging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Difficulty: Hard (Professional Required)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstallation requires refrigerant recovery, brazing the accumulator into the suction line, evacuating to a deep vacuum, and recharging to the nameplate weight. This is EPA-regulated work best handled by a licensed HVAC technician. Verify the part number on your unit's data plate before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goodman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63058254659955,"sku":"GOODMAN-14862","price":98.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/nationalhvacparts.com\/products\/oem-goodman-suction-line-accumulator-for-wph4324amab-b1226206","provider":"National HVAC Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}