feeling scammed with as-is contract post-inspection

[Jeff Davidson]

we have an accepted offer for a fl condo, it's an as-is contract which allows us to recover our deposit if the seller won't repair a defect. The home inspection uncovered that the heat pump, a $5k replacement, was near the end of expected life. Had we known, we'd have lowered our offer. Since it's working, and therefore not a defect, apparently we have no recourse.

I'm sure this was not intentional but not sure we can do anything.

thoughts?