1. Are you using this unit a lot [well, not right now, of course. ]?
2. I saw a suggestion about using it in a basement or other cool area [a lower temperature to help the unit in its job]. Are you doing this?
Yes. I clean the front housing as directed. It does fill up with gunk . The removal of a few bolts The gasket needs to be replaced. The oil blew out of the oil air separator on the last batch and I think I ruined that because I needed a new gasket.