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Dave MH
Dave MH Member Posts: 9
in THE MAIN WALL
I know this is off subject but do any of you guys know?

I have 2 very old (25 year old) dehumidifiers - . They haven’ t been run in years. I just plugged them in and both started right up - fans, and etc.
However, after about 1/2 hour, both add a significant build up of frost (ice) on the outside of the coils. tried running these in cellar where temp is probably about 50 to 55 degrees tips - and I know high humidity. Turned them pending your suggestions.

Should I just keep them running for 6-12-24 hours and see what happens or because they have iced up, are they broken and bad?

Thanks
Dave from Maine

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  • Dry Steam
    Dry Steam Member Posts: 32


    Check the "Boiler Room"
  • scrook_2
    scrook_2 Member Posts: 610
    dehumidifier icing

    They're icing because the air in the space is below about 60 - 65°F, that's typical behavior.
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