Found crack in cylindrical part inside A/C condenser unit

[HeyBub]

In future, PLEASE don't cross-post to alt.hvac AND home-repair.

The comments from the hvac people bleed over and are downright shocking to the sensibilities of us here on home.repair. When I see some of the vicious and profanity-laden missives, I get an attack of the vapors and the wife has to have a lie-down. The attitude on hvac seems to be epitomized by the Dilbert cartoon:

Panel #1 Dilbert: "I think it's the carburetor."

Panel #2 Mechanic: "You think it's WHAT?"

Panel #3 Dilbert: "I think it's the &#*^@! carburetor." Mechanic: "Well, why didn't you say so!"

Thank you for your consideration.

[KJPRO]

Your screen name... Big Giant Head...

You forgot DICK or is it, you have your Big Giant Head up your ASS?

[Zyp]

Jay;

The unit you showed in your picture that you posted is approximately 24 years old or better. [1985] Most residential HVAC equipment will give you

20 years of service [albeit without proper maintenance]. I'd be looking at replacing the unit with a more current, efficient unit. You'd likely cut your electrical usage by 40% with a newer high efficiency unit.

Understand it is a home appliance and has a life cycle.

[Oztech]

Are you really only with us "part time"? Seriously!

Paul

[Big Giant Head]

Um...it was a character on Third Rock From the Sun.