[1horsefarm]

Hi,
The previous homeowner purchased this mobile home that was supposed to have central air. They brought the unit out and set it on the ground, then when the serviceman came to hook up, he said something was missing. The previous owner doesn't know what's missing, but I have a sneaking suspicion that it goes in the pictured spot. Can anyone tell me what's missing and if I should try to replace it or just sell the unit for scrap?

Thanks,

 

[JJboy]

Contactor

 

[1horsefarm]

Contactors aren't very expensive, but a missing contactor could indicate a very old unit. I have had a hard time finding info on the internet for CK36-1T and can't even find listings on the internet part stores. The unit hasn't even been hooked into the house yet, so I would have to have that done. The only info I see about the models is that they are junk after 5 years. Is that true?

The unit has also been sitting there unused for approx. 5 years. Is that non-use damaging?

I think my mom has a fairly reliable service company, but I would like to know what I would be in for before they come out...just to keep them honest, of course. What can you advise?

 

[JJboy]

Can you post a bigger image?

 

[1horsefarm]

Will this work?

 

[JJboy]

I hope whoever uninstall the condenser closed the services valves. Leaving the linesets open is not good. Dirt, moisture can damange the compressor and cause corrosion on the coil.

 

[yuri]

Looks like scrap metal to me. It will cost more in $$ to hookup than it is worth. Only to find that the compressor is seized or burnt out. Basic builders grade unit so they were built for a certain price point. The new Goodmans are a lot better as they are 1/2 Amana.

 

[Artco]

10/4 I agree with Yuri,
don't sink any good money into this junk.

 

[1horsefarm]

Thanks, do you think I could get more money if I separated out the aluminum and copper or would it be the same to just take the unit in as is?

 

[Artco]

Take it as it is. (not worth the time to bother ripping apart)

 

[1horsefarm]

Thanks, I guess I'll use the few dollars as seed money to start my new a/c fund!!! :icon_cheesygrin: