Apologies for reviving this old thread, but I’d like to give my two cents. Have you tried reaching out to local HVAC contractors or checking online marketplaces for potential solutions? Hopefully, you'll find someone who can help you out without all the "contractor only" restrictions. I had a similar issue with my Lennox heat pump's fan motor, and like many of you, I was frustrated by the restrictions when trying to find a solution. Fortunately, I came across musiccityappliance.services, and they were fantastic! I contacted them for help, and their team promptly came over to repair my heat pump. They effectively solved the problem with the fan motor, and I couldn't be happier with their service.