Jaco Posted September 3, 2016 Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 Our 30 pint GE is approaching two years old and is done for and needs to be replaced. The compressor seems to be failing. What has everyone had luck with? It looks like the Frigidaire is the best from my quick search. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin1300 Posted September 3, 2016 Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 Long time no see! I have Frigidaire and it goes strong but requires manual emptying. Although hose is hooked up still does not drain off to sump pit. Sent from my Galaxy Note 7 using Tapatalk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsBugmaster Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 I just had to buy a second one this last weekend. My basement is too big for one 30 pint, it was not cutting it, LOL Anyway I have a 30 pint LG that's been running great for 2 years now. Just bought a 50 pint GE from Home Depot that so far is doing a great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaco Posted September 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 Thanks. I'm thinking a 50 pint is it. Crazy how much water they pull out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbellm Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 I plumed mine into a drain, much like Dustin I had issues with it draining properly so I build a small stand and over the past 3 years mine has run without a hitch, Since mine is in my fish room I built the stand to be able to store a 5 gallon bucket under. I have had a idus, as well as a Frigidaire. The Idus is super loud I would avoid them. I hooked mine to my apex and had it timed to run 3 times a day usually when I am not at home or while I am asleep after realizing that the compressor was turning on and off throughout the day when the humidity dropped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin1300 Posted September 5, 2016 Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 I plumed mine into a drain, much like Dustin I had issues with it draining properly so I build a small stand and over the past 3 years mine has run without a hitch, Since mine is in my fish room I built the stand to be able to store a 5 gallon bucket under. I have had a idus, as well as a Frigidaire. The Idus is super loud I would avoid them. I hooked mine to my apex and had it timed to run 3 times a day usually when I am not at home or while I am asleep after realizing that the compressor was turning on and off throughout the day when the humidity dropped. Thanks for idea, might have to check this out. Sent from my Galaxy Note 7 using Tapatalk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent12456 Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 Best to keep this in mind when you buy a dehumidifier. I let a new one sit 24 hrs before plugging it in. There's no way of knowing how they've been stored prior to your purchase. Who knows, possibly upside down. "Dehumidifiers consist of a compressor, oil, refrigerant, refrigerant tubes and valves. The oil keeps everything in the compressor lubricated. When a dehumidifier is turned on its side, the oil in the bottom of the compressor runs into the unit's refrigerant tubes. Once you turn the dehumidifier on, the compressor will try to compress the oil instead of the refrigerant and it can't. Damaging the unit." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaco Posted September 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 That is a quality tip. Mine sat upright for about an hour, but was upright at purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 Now is a good time to buy a dehumidifier as they are being clearance out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottdl99 Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 I have a Norpole that has been running almost non stop for 3+yrs. Extremely happy with its performance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Descalf Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 Whirlpool AD40J2 - 40 PTS has worked well for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaco Posted September 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 I am planning to recycle my old one, if anyone wants it to try and repair (Free). I'll keep it for another week or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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