Is it just Trane?

[Methuselah]

Packet unit is only about 3 years old. It quit Friday.

Old (er) unit had several repairs, mostly by me, including blower motor. I think I bought the replacement on Amazon for under $200.

This unit's under extended warranty coverage. Tech said blower motor is bad, can't get another until Monday.

Motors don't go bad in 3 years. Really. If you don't believe me just ask me. 

It's the run cap, surely, has to be. $9 part they charge $18 for, yes? Well, no. See, there are no start caps and no run caps.

It's got an electronic module INSIDE the motor. Has to be programmed by the supplier for your unit. Condenser fan motor too. Price? $1200 to $1400. No, you can't buy the module.

I'm beginning to think I should not have replaced the old unit. It still worked.

Nuts!

Just nuts.

Is this just Trane?

If I survive this 3 month long sinus infection, I need to move someplace cheaper. Like maybe Mars.

OK, rant done, wore myself out, crawling back under my rock.