Hint:  You are looking at the inside of an HVAC split system interior unit after the front cover has been removed.

Answer:  Rust!  Lots of it.  But the unit was 18 years old so some deterioration is expected.  But not this much.  The rust happened because the insulation on the line set that tracked into this unit had deteriorated above the manifold housing.  Condensation dripped down throughout this area and above and rusted the unit significantly.  Probably time for a replacement, given the age and amount of damage.

Thank you,

Richard Acree

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