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Joanne
Dec 21, 2009, 12:48:11 PM12/21/09
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I bought my Honeywell dehumidifier about 3 & 1/2 years ago and now it's
leaking. How long do they usually last? I going to buy a new one. Any
suggestions?
leaking. How long do they usually last? I going to buy a new one. Any
suggestions?
Joanne
Some Guy
Dec 21, 2009, 1:29:10 PM12/21/09
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I think having a air exchanger installed into your house would be a better
idea to fix the problem right from the start, you are using a dehumifer
because your breathability problems within your apt, house resulting in
moisture issues
"Joanne" <j.gil...@nl.rogers.com> wrote in message
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idea to fix the problem right from the start, you are using a dehumifer
because your breathability problems within your apt, house resulting in
moisture issues
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HB
Dec 21, 2009, 2:12:46 PM12/21/09
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not sure of the quality, but XS cargo had them....I know how most people
feel about that place, but probably wouldn't hurt to look...
:-)
feel about that place, but probably wouldn't hurt to look...
:-)
"Bob Ster" <Bobs...@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Aside from the fact that your post has nothing do with the OP's question,
> I think purchasing a $200-300 dehumidifier is a lot cheaper than
> installing
> an air exchanger.
>
> As for the original question, I would not expect the unit to be leaking
> this soon. Probably just a lemon. These units should last as long as any
> other applicance. My parents have an old brown Kenmore that's about 20
> years old.
>
> "Some Guy" <centr...@nf.sympatico.ca> wrote in news:4b2fbe91$0$5358
> $9a56...@news.aliant.net:
Some Guy
Dec 21, 2009, 2:24:03 PM12/21/09
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probably not addressing her question, but why do something that will not
correct the issue at hand, why not just do it properly the first time
instead of beating around the bush cheaper, problem will still be there, and
yes I have experience in knowing this first hand
correct the issue at hand, why not just do it properly the first time
instead of beating around the bush cheaper, problem will still be there, and
yes I have experience in knowing this first hand
Joanne
Dec 21, 2009, 4:07:20 PM12/21/09
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Thanks, I do have an air exchanger that works great upstairs. My unfinished
basement needs a little extra help.
basement needs a little extra help.
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Some Guy
Dec 21, 2009, 9:37:18 PM12/21/09
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how is the ventilation in your house, age of house? that will be you enemy
right there, moisture will be present eventually causing mould and allot of
health issues , you need the house to breathe properly to rid yourself of
moisture bad air quality problems, I would have a building code inspector
make recommendations you can to do rectify this problemnews:hgoo27$1bu$1...@news.datemas.de...
right there, moisture will be present eventually causing mould and allot of
health issues , you need the house to breathe properly to rid yourself of
moisture bad air quality problems, I would have a building code inspector
make recommendations you can to do rectify this problemnews:hgoo27$1bu$1...@news.datemas.de...
stan
Dec 21, 2009, 10:33:08 PM12/21/09
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On Dec 21, 6:07 pm, "Joanne" <j.gilles...@nl.rogers.com> wrote:
> Thanks, I do have an air exchanger that works great upstairs. My unfinished
> basement needs a little extra help.
>
> "Some Guy" <central...@nf.sympatico.ca> wrote in message> Thanks, I do have an air exchanger that works great upstairs. My unfinished
> basement needs a little extra help.
>
>
> news:4b2fcb6f$0$5347$9a56...@news.aliant.net...
>
>
>
> > probably not addressing her question, but why do something that will not
> > correct the issue at hand, why not just do it properly the first time
> > instead of beating around the bush cheaper, problem will still be there,
> > and yes I have experience in knowing this first hand
> >news:hgoccq$ipj$1...@news.datemas.de...
> >>I bought my Honeywell dehumidifier about 3 & 1/2 years ago and now it's
> >>leaking. How long do they usually last? I going to buy a new one. Any
> >>suggestions?
>
>
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Empathize with the OPs question. Although a little puzzled what sort
of 'leak'? Unless it's a leak of the refrigerant, in which case get
rid of it. Apart from that they are pretty simple machines.
We have a 40 year old bungalow (main floor plus mainly unfinished/
uninsulated below ground basement). 60 by 40 feet approx which
includes unheated garage and unheated storeroom; those two areas
totalling some 400 sq.feet.
Basement stays around 50 degrees F all year round.
House is probably a little more air-leaky than those built today. No
air exchanger.
We watch our main our upstairs ventilation with some care, bathroom
fan etc. and/or crack windows, and it stays pretty dry.
In the basement we run a dehumidifier pretty well continuously**. This
time of year it doesn't operate very much. In summer the dehumidifier
pan has to be emptied every day or three. Mainly due, we think, to
warmer/more humid outside air percolating into basement and then
cooling.
Have another older less satisfactory dehumidifier, and had a sheet
metal pan made for it; although it's often possible to attach a hose
and run the moisture away to a drain somewhere (fairly easy in an
unfinished basement!).
BTW ** it is possible to modify them so that the fan portion runs all
the time, if one wishes. This seems to speed any defrosting which
occurs occasionally if the dehumidifier is set too 'high' (too
aggressively?).
High humidity level in a probably slightly cooler basement in this
climate probably not an uncommon problem.
Our dehumidifier is a common or garden 'Sears-Kenmore' type. Can't
remember how old but recall it was less than $300 and considering how
time whizzes by; bought some ten years ago?
Joanne
Dec 21, 2009, 10:44:49 PM12/21/09
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Stan,
it's leaking water from the bottom, not the collection container. I bought a
new one this evening. I don't need it much in the winter. I have a clothline
in the basement (have alot of clothes I don't like to put in the dryer) so
this is when it usually cuts in.
it's leaking water from the bottom, not the collection container. I bought a
new one this evening. I don't need it much in the winter. I have a clothline
in the basement (have alot of clothes I don't like to put in the dryer) so
this is when it usually cuts in.
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Maximum Destruction
Dec 26, 2009, 7:14:58 AM12/26/09
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Try a Humidex, more expensive about twice price of a good dehumidifier.
permently vent to outside, they are tall units not portable but do a bang
up job. from experience heat air or just air exchangers not always cats
ass, depends on install, if a sag in line moisure can build up in vent line
and grow mold, its happened to me and had to get it replaced.
home hardware for humidex
"Joanne" <j.gil...@nl.rogers.com> wrote in message
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permently vent to outside, they are tall units not portable but do a bang
up job. from experience heat air or just air exchangers not always cats
ass, depends on install, if a sag in line moisure can build up in vent line
and grow mold, its happened to me and had to get it replaced.
home hardware for humidex
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