Re: [Shop-talk] Freezing Dehumidifier

[Brian Kemp <bk13@earthlink.net>]

When this happened to me, it was too cold and humid.  I had this problem 
when the area got below about 60 degrees.  My initial solution was to 
turn the control to a higher humidity level so the dehumidifier ran 
shorter periods of time.  Eventually I ended up getting a better 
dehumidifier.

They sell special dehumidifiers for unheated space like basements and 
crawlspaces.  I believe they are designed to not allow the coil to get 
as cold, though this time of the year, I wouldn't expect things to be 
too cold.

After you let it defrost, check the fan to make sure it still works 
well.  Their should be good airflow across the coils.  Also if there is 
a filter, make sure it is clean and there is nothing blocking the air flow.

Brian


On 6/3/2016 12:47 PM, Tom Shirley wrote:
>
> The dehumidifier in my basement has suddenly started freezing up. 
> Solid ice on the coils. It's a Frigidaire and is about five years old. 
> Why would this happen?
>
>

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