problem is more likely a dirty or mashed condenser or evaporator coil,
or a
defective thermostatic switch, or other issue, not low refrigerant.

Comments:
The thermostat works, as the compressor does seem to try to turn on.
(A short "buzz" is heard when it kicks in.) After the buzz, though, it
does not seem that the compressor is running, and the coils don't
get cold..
If by "mashed" you mean "crushed", no chance. Dirty I doubt also,
as the filter was very clean. Also, it suddenly stopped working
(nothing this spring, fine in the fall.)
Does this help further pinpoint anything??
Thanks very much!





On Mon, 13 Jun 2005 13:18:59 -0400, "bubba"
wrote:

Is it practical to have the unit recharged, or is this cost
prohibitive?

this unit cannot be "recharged" in the same sense as recharging your car or
home A/C

like a window A/C unit, it does not have ports to screw on a set of charging
hoses

generally speaking, low freon is not a problem with a dehumidifier, they are
not prone to leaking refrigerant

problem is more likely a dirty or mashed condenser or evaporator coil, or a
defective thermostatic switch, or other issue, not low refrigerant


And, if fixed, will it last?

if it did have a leak, and you did weld on a charging port and
evacuate/recharge, it would only "last" if you also fix the source of the
leak

generally speaking, a dehumidifier that is leaking refrigerant is very rare,
and also not worth the hassle of repairing and recharging, for most people.

but I believe your problem lies elsewhere, as noted above, which ~would~ be
worth fixing, and that fix will "last"