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posted on November 02, 2009 at 08:20AM Inappropriate?
We bought a Fedders unit which went bad the first year but the Company no longer honors warranties. We then bought a Frigidaire FDL 70S1 which was replaced under warranty; the second one we now have is four months old and no longer drains and is icing up. We have a 1700 sq. ft. unfinished basement and the units all kept the area dry but break down about a year's age. Any help with units that last?
replies: 9 latest post: November 02, 2009 at 08:30PM by OldfartSears
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posted on November 02, 2009 at 08:37AM
 

What capacity were the old units?

Sounds like you might need a higher capacity unit that wont be strained as much as the two old units were.

posted on November 02, 2009 at 09:07AM
 
In response to AdamO's post from November 02 2009 08:37AM

All 3 were 70 pint units.  The one we have now (and the one before) were both Frigidaire FLD70S1.  A call to a Sales Representative and questioning by me revealed that they have a bulletin out on icing but that is all he would tell me.  Says they will replace it but still waiting.  Hate to replace with the same model.  They have a FDF70S1 but people complain about it too.

posted on November 02, 2009 at 09:23AM
 

Other than the units having died, does the single 70 pint capacity unit seem to "do the trick" with your basement?

posted on November 02, 2009 at 09:51AM
 
In response to AdamO's post from November 02 2009 09:23AM

Yes, they all kept the basement dry.  We live in GA which is humid.  They worked quite a bit especially on humid days but did well.

posted on November 02, 2009 at 05:45PM
 

I'd recommend getting the Kenmore 99701 dehumidifier with the longest protection agreement it has (I believe it should be 5 years).

It has a built-in pump, so you can run the water out a window or up into a sink rather than needing a floor drain or having to constantly empty it out.

With the protection agreement, you'll get annual check-ups (during which they'll change the bushings and give it a complete work-up) and all parts and labor for defects, normal wear and tear, and even power surge damage will be covered 100%.

Considering the constant use it will get, you'll be able to squeeze far more out of the machine and the protection than just about anybody!

posted on November 02, 2009 at 06:37PM
 
In response to BlueCrewGuyInMA's post from November 02 2009 05:45PM

What is the protection agreement and I assume it has a cost?  Do the annual check-ups have an added cost?

Do I remember that a few years back some of the Kenmore units caught on fire?

Who services it, is it Sears or an outside Company?

Thanks for the answers.

 

 

 

posted on November 02, 2009 at 07:56PM
 

Protection agreements are like service plans you pay for upfront instead of over time and yes. Annual check ups are free

Yes

Sears

Your welcome

posted on November 02, 2009 at 08:09PM
 

Thanks, Oldfart!

If you have more questions about protection agreements, you can check out my blog, randywanat.blogspot.com, or you can go to http://www.sears.com/shc/s/nb_10153_12605_NB_ProtectionAgreements?adCell=AF .

The annual preventive maintenance checks are included with the protection agreement, and are worth about $30 each for a dehumidifier (if you drop it off; it's worth about $60 for a check-up at home). For the constant use your unit will receive, it's a wise investment.

posted on November 02, 2009 at 08:30PM
 

Yeah, when it dies from over use you got sears to catch your butt.

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