How long have you been in the trade?


Certified, Licensed, Insured?

 

I am not into HVAC before :-(

 

Let the contractor know that it has been sitting open to the atmosphere for that long so they can replace the oil and follow the proper cleanup procedures. You have more concerns than just bad oil so they will probably end up adding some components to the system to further protect it if you choose to go the repair route.


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Because it was Such a Deal!

 

Better megg the motor. Have had new centrifugal oil pumps lock up setting on the shelf with poe. Would have to disassemble, clean, and polish before they would start.

 

Thank you guys. It was an inexpensive purchase for DIY experience. Any recommendation on POE oil? TIA.

 

Since the POE oil is hygroscopic, what are my options to put this unit back into service? -Joe

Joe, I personally would never use it, or say depend on it in a place where you would need dependable a/c, using it as some sort of learning project, would be a better idea.

 

It may be extremely difficult, if not impossible, to clean up the contamination from that.

I'd chalk it up as a learning experience and get a new unit.

 

OP, what you want to do here is possible.
However, you'll probably end up spending more money then what you’d have spent on a brand new unit. And if a contractor installed it you’d get a warranty too.