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Default Very NOISY Whirlpool Dehumidifier

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I did not list the different methods I tried, starting with different
weights on top, insuring that everything is "tight" inside, checking
the rubber mounts used by the compressor, different small carpets
for it to sit on, and many other techniques.

My latest attempt, I used two boards with holes near each end and
long threaded rods (with nuts, flat & lock washers) through the holes in order
to squeeze the sides (boards against sides) of the cabinet. So far (one day),
it seems to work, but other methods I tried in the past seemed to work, but
only for a while.

Since this cold spell hit us, the dehumidifier is turned off. I will have
to wait until warmer weather comes back before I use it again.

John


On Fri, 07 May 2010, you wrote:

Hi,

I bought a Whirlpool model AD50DSS2 dehumidifier. It is a very NOISY
(vibration noise) dehumidifier!

A service man came. He thought he fixed it, but later the NOISE was
back.

The dehumidifier's cabinet "amplifies" the compressor's vibration. A
call to Whirlpool was no help at all.

I am a ham radio operator and found out from other hams that I am not the
only one that has a NOISY Whirlpool dehumidifier.

I would like to hear from others with the same problem.

Thank You in Advance, John N3AOF

PS, Remove "ine" from my email address


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On May 13, 7:40*am, wrote:
Hi

* * I did not list the different methods I tried, *starting with different
weights on top, insuring that everything is "tight" inside, checking
the rubber mounts used by the compressor, *different small carpets
for it to sit on, and many other techniques.

* * My latest attempt, I used two boards with holes near each end and
long threaded rods (with nuts, flat & lock washers) through the holes in order
to squeeze the sides (boards against sides) of the cabinet. *So far (one day),
it seems to work, but other methods I tried in the past seemed to work, but
only for a while.

* * Since this cold spell hit us, the dehumidifier is turned off. *I will have
to wait until warmer weather comes back before I use it again.

* * * * * * * * * * * * *John



On Fri, 07 May 2010, you wrote:
Hi,


* * I bought a Whirlpool model AD50DSS2 dehumidifier. It is a very NOISY
(vibration noise) dehumidifier!


* * A service man came. *He thought he fixed it, but later the NOISE was
back.


* * The dehumidifier's cabinet "amplifies" the compressor's vibration. *A
call to Whirlpool was no help at all.


* * I am a ham radio operator and found out from other hams that I am not the
only one that has a NOISY Whirlpool dehumidifier.


* * I would like to hear from others with the same problem.


* * * * *Thank You in Advance, *John N3AOF


PS, *Remove "ine" from my email address- Hide quoted text -


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You don't say if the noise is compressor-related, or fan-related.
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