Can anyone help with a fault on this unit?

When switched on, the compressor kicks in (and the
dehumidification/refrigeration light comes on) after a few mins, it goes off
and doesnt come back on again. If I turn the "dehumidificaiton power" dial
down and back up again, the compressor/refrigeration starts again (and light
comes on) but it goes off again after a few mins and doesnt come back on.

The "dehumidification power" control seems to be working ok, I can hear it
click off as I turn the dial down below about half-way and click back on
when I turn it back up beyond about half-way.

Needless to say, water isnt collecting in the tank as soon as the compressor
goes off. I can force it to collect water by starting up the compressor (as
above) every time it goes off.

Any help appreciated,

Many thanks
Mark

On Feb 18, 10:56*am, "Mark Spencer" wrote:
Can anyone help with a fault on this unit?

When switched on, the compressor kicks in (and the
dehumidification/refrigeration light comes on) after a few mins, it goes off
and doesnt come back on again. If I turn the "dehumidificaiton power" dial
down and back up again, the compressor/refrigeration starts again (and light
comes on) but it goes off again after a few mins and doesnt come back on.

The "dehumidification power" control seems to be working ok, I can hear it
click off as I turn the dial down below about half-way and click back on
when I turn it back up beyond about half-way.

Needless to say, water isnt collecting in the tank as soon as the compressor
goes off. I can force it to collect water by starting up the compressor (as
above) every time it goes off.

Any help appreciated,

Many thanks
Mark

maybe the humidity is already low - It is wintertime

Does the fan run, but not the compressor? If so,
the compressor may be needing a hard start kit.

Dehum are sometimes cheaper to pitch em out and
buy another. Me, I'd prefer to repair them.

--
Christopher A. Young
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"Mark Spencer" wrote
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Can anyone help with a fault on this unit?

When switched on, the compressor kicks in (and the
dehumidification/refrigeration light comes on)
after a few mins, it goes off
and doesnt come back on again. If I turn the
"dehumidificaiton power" dial
down and back up again, the
compressor/refrigeration starts again (and light
comes on) but it goes off again after a few mins
and doesnt come back on.

The "dehumidification power" control seems to be
working ok, I can hear it
click off as I turn the dial down below about
half-way and click back on
when I turn it back up beyond about half-way.

Needless to say, water isnt collecting in the tank
as soon as the compressor
goes off. I can force it to collect water by
starting up the compressor (as
above) every time it goes off.

Any help appreciated,

Many thanks
Mark