I have recently pulled my old dehumidifier out of storage (garage) due to a little moisture problem that's popped up this winter.
When last used 5 or 6 years ago it was running fine, though I had to put a "hard start" kit in it about 2 years before storing it.
Now I find the compressor won't run.
Unplugging the fan so I can hear what's going on, I hear the "start kit" click, then the compressor runs for a second, maybe two, then shuts off. It will continue cycling like this for as long as I want to listen to it, which of course isn't very long.
Has the poor old thing finally given up the ghost, or might a new start kit get it going again?
All opinions are welcome.
Yes, I already know I'm cheap, that one doesn't count.
Les
When last used 5 or 6 years ago it was running fine, though I had to put a "hard start" kit in it about 2 years before storing it.
Now I find the compressor won't run.
Unplugging the fan so I can hear what's going on, I hear the "start kit" click, then the compressor runs for a second, maybe two, then shuts off. It will continue cycling like this for as long as I want to listen to it, which of course isn't very long.
Has the poor old thing finally given up the ghost, or might a new start kit get it going again?
All opinions are welcome.
Yes, I already know I'm cheap, that one doesn't count.
Les