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| Author: | wbergman [ Thu Jun 15, 2017 2:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | dehumidifier service |
I have a Whirlpool dehumidifier that runs but does not remove water. I have a hunch it needs new coolant. Is that something that I can easily install myself? Also, if the seals leak. are those things that I can install myself? |
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| Author: | kjaffrey [ Thu Jun 15, 2017 3:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: dehumidifier service |
Most of the portable units are built to be disposable and have no schrader valves for adding refrigerant. If I were you I'd start looking for a new one. |
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| Author: | Colin North [ Thu Jun 15, 2017 3:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: dehumidifier service |
I was quoted nearly twice the new price for refilling and checking a portable unit.... |
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| Author: | meddlingfool [ Thu Jun 15, 2017 3:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: dehumidifier service |
Check to make sure the fins are free of dust. My little Kenmore did the same thing, ran but did not pull water. I blew the fins free of dust and it was good as new. Just a thought... |
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| Author: | violinvic [ Fri Jun 16, 2017 6:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: dehumidifier service |
I have been through a few of them. I think they are designed to last one season. |
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| Author: | kencierp [ Fri Jun 16, 2017 8:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: dehumidifier service |
I tape furnace filter material over all the intakes and vacuum off the dust frequently --- our portables (several different brands) have lasted 5 or 6 years. |
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| Author: | SteveSmith [ Fri Jun 16, 2017 10:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: dehumidifier service |
I'm on 3 years with my current dehumidifier. I take the covers off and clean it out thoroughly once a year. |
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| Author: | joe white [ Fri Jun 16, 2017 10:46 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: dehumidifier service |
Just pulled mine apart and blew it out. Cleaned all the little nooks and crannies. It's about 15 years old and still works just fine in my 24x24x10 room. If you do blow them out, make sure you don't bend the fins over on the the condenser. If you do bend some over, be sure and comb or rake them back to their original position. If you don't have a condenser comb, a file card will also work. |
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| Author: | Jim Watts [ Fri Jun 16, 2017 3:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: dehumidifier service |
I could be a dehumidifying service, just send me your guitar  Here's some current conditions in my locatin. RH is at the bottom. Current Observations: English | Metric Tower (tower) TA6 TA49 TA53 TA54 Date (mm/dd) 06/16 06/16 06/16 06/16 Time (hhmm) 1330 1330 1330 1330 Temperature (deg-F) 86.7 87.8 88.3 90.7 Max Temp Since Midnight (deg-F) 86.7 88.5 89.4 90.7 Min Temp Since Midnight (deg-F) 61.2 61.7 61.7 48.0 Relative Humidity (%) 5 4 6 5 (4 different locations) |
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