A/C Compressor Replacement
I know I'm going to get admonished for this but... here goes.
I want to replace just the compressor unit in an older Weathertron outdoor unit. Question: can I do it myself? Yes, I'm mechanically competent but not HVAC trained. And, no I don't really care that newer units are more efficient. Quotes to replace the entire outdoor unit are running ~$4000 and I don't want to spend that right now.
I'd like to swap in a new unit then have a certified tech do the purging, charging etc.
So... if it's doable where can I find just a compressor unit for a 20-year old Weathertron?
Thanks for any advice...