It won't last long, and it will be easier for you than it was for me, trust me :)This is an unfortunate situation, but I think it will end swiftly such as SARS did 17 years ago once the weather starts warming up.  

This will naturally involve expenses, but it could provide peace of mind and facilitate a swift restoration of your unit's functionality.

You can charge top dollars for the Taylor Swifts, but nowadays if they are not A+++ you're getting 50c on the dollar.