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GE Dehumidifier Model DA1
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Post# 1084741   8/11/2020 at 14:44 (1,325 days old) by maytag63 (South Berwick, Maine)        

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Picked up this GE dehumidifier this morning in the Kennebunk area of Maine. The owner stated that it does work but sometimes a couple of the coils freeze up from time to time. Due to the weather/heat, I didn't have a chance to plug it in or take it apart to clean and see if the fan motor needs lubrication. I hope to begin in a few days when it cools down outside.

Looked up the model online but I've not been able to find any information on it so far.


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Post# 1084864 , Reply# 1   8/12/2020 at 17:14 (1,324 days old) by maytag63 (South Berwick, Maine)        
Inside

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Today I plugged it in and it's low on R12. Only two coils got cold and they freeze up.

I did take apart the outer frame. Somewhat dirty. Overall pretty clean inside. Will have it cleaned up tomorrow. Too hot outside for me today.

Debating if I should recharge it. I do have an unopened can of R12 that I've had for decades. Would like some opinions on recharging it.


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Post# 1084888 , Reply# 2   8/12/2020 at 21:42 (1,324 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)        
Low Charge ?

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It could be a low charge or restricted, if a low charge it has a leak in the system although something this old if leaking it might be a very small leak and it might work for a few years with more refrigerant.

 

The way to find out if it is a low charge or restricted is to add 2 oz of refrigerant and if the frost pattern improves add a little more, if it improves try adding 3/4 of the listed charge amount.

 

John L.


Post# 1084891 , Reply# 3   8/12/2020 at 22:50 (1,324 days old) by maytag63 (South Berwick, Maine)        

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Got it. Will try that. Thank you.

Now I need to obtain a bullet piercing valve to begin the procedure.


Post# 1084895 , Reply# 4   8/13/2020 at 00:16 (1,324 days old) by CircleW (NE Cincinnati OH area)        

I remember a GE dehumidifier like that at the church I belong to when I was a kid. It was probably bought when the new addition was built in 1959, though could have been a little later.


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