My Kenmore Coldspot window unit from I believe the same year with a reciprocating compressor also takes a good while to stop hissing as well. But it works great!
@@JordanU indeed, scared me to death when I turned it on and heard that. Thought it’s definitely not supposed to do that and wondered if it was flat. Let it run for maybe 5 mins or so and I heard the refrigerant start flowing and it got cold. Wonder, do these compressors need to be a certain temp to start pumping the gas? Who knows, would be a cool experiment to conduct in the future.
Nice and Interesting dehumider you have there. Certainly something you don’t see every day. The bucket full mechanism reminds me of an another interesting and rare dehumidifier that was made sometime back in the 70s that I have seen here on RUclips being the sears coldspot 30. I find it interesting that your having this weird thing with air conditioners and this dehumidifier taking some time to build up the head pressure. I wonder if it’s has to do with something with the oil for the compressor taking time to move through the system before it can begin pumping. It would not be surprising with how old the oil is in these older pieces of equipment may take a lot of time to move through and work its way lose before the system can begin working. I do agree with your assessment of the case with these modern peices of junk dehumidifiers that are sold today. They are absolutely abismal granted I have a newer unit that is in its second season and still working this year like it’s brand new but being reliable and having quality is certainly the issues with these things. With the more regulations that are passed for these things over time, the worse they will continue to get. But one thing seems to be for sure and that’s every unit regardless of age will have its pros and cons. Nice video as always and I look forward to the cleaning video of this unit along with any upcoming dehumidifier and air conditioner videos.
I had one of these when I was a kid that I found behind a building with the cord cut off, did end up getting the fan going, never tried the compressor. It’s long gone sadly but I want one of these so badly
That's a Whirlpool-Seeger rotary vane compressor. Takes forever to get going but very reliable. I have a few appliances, including an air conditioner with this compressor. I believe the compressor motor is shaded pole if I remember correctly. Both of my dehumidifiers and my ac unit with this compressor take well over 10 minutes to get going when they've been sitting for more than a few hours. That's why it sounds a bit strange as well.
Today I got my 1978 Kenmore Cool light ( GE carry cool) window AC to work again. Unfortunately the fan motor bearings are very worn so it makes an awful radle.
The FSP is “factory specified parts” for whirlpool. I remember sears always had a working relationship with whirlpool from way back in the 1920s making appliances for them.
The compressor is actually a Seeger Rotary it’s not a Standard Rotary like in the other acs you have it’s a rotary vain compressor they were very common at that time they are known for taking forever to get going but they work good once they get going. The normal Rotary compressor is a stationary vain which is what your ac in the living room has.
Yes. I have a couple dehumidifiers and an ac unit with this compressor that all take forever to build head pressure. I also used to have a fridge, and it was again very slow but worked great.
I completely agree with your feelings on Chinese electric devices in plastic housings. I have said the same thing for ever about anything from China. Also I’m old enough to remember when dehumidifiers were well made, I have one of those Whirlpool units like you had on the bench.
I have a 1978 welbilt powermaster AC wall mounted in my living room and it still working great. Also have 2 other wall mounted ac units from 1998 and they are still working good too
Just got me a free Eatons dehumidifier. Big tecumseh canada compressor on it. I think it's low on charge as it freezes only near the end of the capillary but I need to clean off the evaporator first because airflow matters most before messing with charge. I have some slightly flammable hydrocarbon R12 replacement they sell over the shelf here in Canada for filling car systems even with the original mineral oil that won't work with 134a or the better 152a for R12 conversion.
What happened? The short answer which I’m sure you’ve heard multiple times, the CEOs of companies want you to buy a dehumidifier more often than every 46 years. They like having multiple homes.
Ya these companies now days have cut cost so much making them cheap as it get and where it can break easy and u have to keep buying more bottom line stick with vintage USA stuff if u can
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Good initial checkout video of this vintage dehumidifier love the look of the late 70s era I enjoyed the video bro
Glad you enjoyed it.
37:10 I love the sound of refrigerant boiling! It's so satsifying, even my Jeeps AC is that pronounced when I shut it off!
It is an interesting sound.
My Kenmore Coldspot window unit from I believe the same year with a reciprocating compressor also takes a good while to stop hissing as well. But it works great!
I guess that's just how these operate.
@@JordanU indeed, scared me to death when I turned it on and heard that. Thought it’s definitely not supposed to do that and wondered if it was flat. Let it run for maybe 5 mins or so and I heard the refrigerant start flowing and it got cold. Wonder, do these compressors need to be a certain temp to start pumping the gas? Who knows, would be a cool experiment to conduct in the future.
@@Kidd-nq4fg I suspect it has something to do with the oil needing to flow back to the compressor before the vane makes a good seal.
@@JordanU that’s a good hypothesis, very well could be entirely why that is.
good video bro and it runs very smooth i enjoyed the video
Glad you enjoyed it bro.
Nice and Interesting dehumider you have there. Certainly something you don’t see every day. The bucket full mechanism reminds me of an another interesting and rare dehumidifier that was made sometime back in the 70s that I have seen here on RUclips being the sears coldspot 30.
I find it interesting that your having this weird thing with air conditioners and this dehumidifier taking some time to build up the head pressure. I wonder if it’s has to do with something with the oil for the compressor taking time to move through the system before it can begin pumping. It would not be surprising with how old the oil is in these older pieces of equipment may take a lot of time to move through and work its way lose before the system can begin working.
I do agree with your assessment of the case with these modern peices of junk dehumidifiers that are sold today. They are absolutely abismal granted I have a newer unit that is in its second season and still working this year like it’s brand new but being reliable and having quality is certainly the issues with these things. With the more regulations that are passed for these things over time, the worse they will continue to get. But one thing seems to be for sure and that’s every unit regardless of age will have its pros and cons. Nice video as always and I look forward to the cleaning video of this unit along with any upcoming dehumidifier and air conditioner videos.
Thanks for letting me know.
I had one of these when I was a kid that I found behind a building with the cord cut off, did end up getting the fan going, never tried the compressor. It’s long gone sadly but I want one of these so badly
6:30 excuse you!!!! 😂
I'm excused.
That's a Whirlpool-Seeger rotary vane compressor. Takes forever to get going but very reliable. I have a few appliances, including an air conditioner with this compressor. I believe the compressor motor is shaded pole if I remember correctly. Both of my dehumidifiers and my ac unit with this compressor take well over 10 minutes to get going when they've been sitting for more than a few hours. That's why it sounds a bit strange as well.
Very interesting. I agree it could be a shaded pole based on power factor. I don't recall seeing a capacitor either.
Today I got my 1978 Kenmore Cool light ( GE carry cool) window AC to work again. Unfortunately the fan motor bearings are very worn so it makes an awful radle.
It's possible a replacement motor can be sourced, I don't think there was anything too obscure about the motor.
The FSP is “factory specified parts” for whirlpool. I remember sears always had a working relationship with whirlpool from way back in the 1920s making appliances for them.
BTW I think this might have a pressure switch to shut off the unit when full like how the washer knows how full it the tub.
Thanks for letting me know.
The compressor is actually a Seeger Rotary it’s not a Standard Rotary like in the other acs you have it’s a rotary vain compressor they were very common at that time they are known for taking forever to get going but they work good once they get going. The normal Rotary compressor is a stationary vain which is what your ac in the living room has.
Yes. I have a couple dehumidifiers and an ac unit with this compressor that all take forever to build head pressure. I also used to have a fridge, and it was again very slow but worked great.
Thanks for the information.
I found a haeir dehumidifier on the side of the road, the coils on it both got extremely hot and made clicking noises to uhhh
OK
I like it
OK
I completely agree with your feelings on Chinese electric devices in plastic housings. I have said the same thing for ever about anything from
China. Also I’m old enough to remember when dehumidifiers were well made, I have one of those Whirlpool units like you had on the bench.
Thanks for letting me know.
I have a 1978 welbilt powermaster AC wall mounted in my living room and it still working great. Also have 2 other wall mounted ac units from 1998 and they are still working good too
Excellent quality equipment.
Just got me a free Eatons dehumidifier. Big tecumseh canada compressor on it. I think it's low on charge as it freezes only near the end of the capillary but I need to clean off the evaporator first because airflow matters most before messing with charge. I have some slightly flammable hydrocarbon R12 replacement they sell over the shelf here in Canada for filling car systems even with the original mineral oil that won't work with 134a or the better 152a for R12 conversion.
Clean the coils and let it run for an extended period of time. Sometimes these units taken an extended period of time to get up to pressure.
@@JordanU
That's a plan! Just saw that in another of your videos on an old model so I'll do that. It's super gummed up right now
That is a Seager compressor.
Thanks for the information.
What happened? The short answer which I’m sure you’ve heard multiple times, the CEOs of companies want you to buy a dehumidifier more often than every 46 years. They like having multiple homes.
Not good.
Ya these companies now days have cut cost so much making them cheap as it get and where it can break easy and u have to keep buying more bottom line stick with vintage USA stuff if u can
I always try to buy vintage whenever possible.