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28-04-2016, 08:13 PM #1
Mitsubishi MJ-E14CG-E1 Dehumidifier - Seized Compressor?
Please excuse the DIY question here...
The compressor on the above seems to have seized. Fan & electronics all work, but every couple of mins I here a click & hum, lasting a few seconds only. The compressor motor cannot be heard now. A power consumption meter shows a jump from 30w to over 600w, in time with the short attempts to start. To me, this suggests a seized motor.
If I dismantle it, am I likely to find anything I can try to fix? I'm thinking of a capacitor to change, or copper commutator or carbon brushes to clean/replace, or a start-up slot to turn the motor by hand, in case it frees it up?
If the answer to all the above is 'No', is there any larger assembly that I (or a paid service centre) is likely to be able to obtain at an economic cost? It cost £330 just over two years ago, paying twice the price of a cheapo unit, so I am a bit peeved at the prospect it could be junk just outside of its 2 year warranty.