Heat Pumps and Electric Heating - Need top cover for Goodman OPKE60-1AC Heat Pump

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davidm00
09-25-09, 01:30 PM
This may not be the norm, but the cover on the top of my Goodman heat pump is rusting and cracking.
It seems insane to buy a whole new heat pump because a piece of sheet metal is going bad.

Does anyone know where I can buy this part?

Please respond with ideas on how to source this part.
Don't respond with "buy a new unit." I'm not interested in buying a new unit. I know the unit is old, but a lot of parts have been replaced.

Thanks

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mattison
09-25-09, 01:52 PM
Good luck with that one. You would probably be better off fabricating something to reinforce it. You'll never find a top for that thing.
goldstar
09-25-09, 02:00 PM
You could try to contact Goodman / Janitrol and see if they have any replacement covers or a newer model that could be retrofitted. If you have a metal fabricator in your area, take the pictures to them and see if they can help.

davidm00
09-25-09, 02:28 PM
Thanks for the responses. It seems like this isn't an easily available part. I'll keep a eye out here for any other responses and follow up on a metal fabricator.

Thanks